APW
Apia
Samoa
10,969 km
6,816 miles
RKH
Rock Hill
United States
Distance
10,969 km
6,816 mi / 5,923 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
56°
northeast

Airport Comparison

APW RKH
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Rock Hill/York County/Bryant Field
IATA Code APW RKH
ICAO Code NSFA KUZA
City Apia Rock Hill
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/New_York
Elevation 58 ft 666 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 34.990000, -81.060000

Apia (APW) to Rock Hill (RKH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Rock Hill/York County/Bryant Field (RKH) in Rock Hill, United States is 10,969 kilometers (6,816 miles / 5,923 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 23:39 in Apia, it's 05:39 in Rock Hill. With a 18-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 Rock Hill (RKH) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 259° (west). 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 Rock Hill/York County/Bryant Field (RKH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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