APW
Apia
Samoa
10,038 km
6,237 miles
RFK
Rolling Fork
United States
Distance
10,038 km
6,237 mi / 5,420 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
56°
northeast

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APW RFK
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Rollang Field
IATA Code APW RFK
ICAO Code NSFA 5MS1
City Apia Rolling Fork
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Chicago
Elevation 58 ft 106 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 32.950000, -90.850000

Apia (APW) to Rolling Fork (RFK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Rollang Field (RFK) in Rolling Fork, United States is 10,038 kilometers (6,237 miles / 5,420 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Samoa with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:01 in Apia, it's 08:01 in Rolling Fork. With a 19-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Rolling Fork (RFK) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 254° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Faleolo International Airport (APW) and Rollang Field (RFK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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