APW
Apia
Samoa
13,842 km
8,601 miles
RHA
Reykholar
Iceland
Distance
13,842 km
8,601 mi / 7,474 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
15°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

APW RHA
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Reykholar Airport
IATA Code APW RHA
ICAO Code NSFA BIRE
City Apia Reykholar
Country Samoa Iceland
Timezone Pacific/Apia Atlantic/Reykjavik
Elevation 58 ft 60 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 65.450000, -22.210000

Apia (APW) to Reykholar (RHA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Reykholar Airport (RHA) in Reykholar, Iceland is 13,842 kilometers (8,601 miles / 7,474 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 15°.

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 Iceland. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:19 in Apia, it's 11:19 in Reykholar. With a 13-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 Reykholar (RHA) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 324° (northwest). 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 Reykholar Airport (RHA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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