APW
Apia
Samoa
7,851 km
4,879 miles
RIV
Riverside
United States
Distance
7,851 km
4,879 mi / 4,239 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
46°
northeast

Airport Comparison

APW RIV
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport March Arb Airport
IATA Code APW RIV
ICAO Code NSFA KRIV
City Apia Riverside
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 58 ft 1,536 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 33.880000, -117.260000

Apia (APW) to Riverside (RIV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to March Arb Airport (RIV) in Riverside, United States is 7,851 kilometers (4,879 miles / 4,239 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 03:22 in Apia, it's 06:22 in Riverside. With a 21-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,478 feet between the two airports. March Arb Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Riverside (RIV) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 237° (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 March Arb Airport (RIV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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