APW
Apia
Samoa
15,036 km
9,343 miles
RIX
Riga
Latvia
Distance
15,036 km
9,343 mi / 8,119 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
348°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

APW RIX
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Riga International Airport
IATA Code APW RIX
ICAO Code NSFA EVRA
City Apia Riga
Country Samoa Latvia
Timezone Pacific/Apia Europe/Riga
Elevation 58 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 56.920000, 23.970000

Apia (APW) to Riga (RIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia is 15,036 kilometers (9,343 miles / 8,119 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 348°.

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 Latvia. 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 18:54 in Apia, it's 07:54 in Riga. With a 11-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 Riga (RIX) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 22° (north northeast). 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 Riga International Airport (RIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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