APW
Apia
Samoa
10,122 km
6,289 miles
RFS
La Rosita
Nicaragua
Distance
10,122 km
6,289 mi / 5,465 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
76°
east northeast

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APW RFS
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Rosita Airport
IATA Code APW RFS
ICAO Code NSFA MNRT
City Apia La Rosita
Country Samoa Nicaragua
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Managua
Elevation 58 ft 193 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 13.890000, -84.410000

Apia (APW) to La Rosita (RFS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Rosita Airport (RFS) in La Rosita, Nicaragua is 10,122 kilometers (6,289 miles / 5,465 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

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 Nicaragua. 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 08:55 in Apia, it's 13:55 in La Rosita. 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 La Rosita (RFS) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 256° (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 Rosita Airport (RFS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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