APW
Apia
Samoa
9,775 km
6,074 miles
RKR
Poteau
United States
Distance
9,775 km
6,074 mi / 5,278 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
53°
northeast

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APW RKR
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Robert S Kerr Airport
IATA Code APW RKR
ICAO Code NSFA KRKR
City Apia Poteau
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Chicago
Elevation 58 ft 451 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 35.020000, -94.620000

Apia (APW) to Poteau (RKR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Robert S Kerr Airport (RKR) in Poteau, United States is 9,775 kilometers (6,074 miles / 5,278 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 09:02 in Apia, it's 14:02 in Poteau. 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 Poteau (RKR) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 251° (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 Robert S Kerr Airport (RKR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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