APW
Apia
Samoa
8,908 km
5,535 miles
RKS
Rock Springs
United States
Distance
8,908 km
5,535 mi / 4,810 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
43°
northeast

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APW RKS
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport
IATA Code APW RKS
ICAO Code NSFA KRKS
City Apia Rock Springs
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Denver
Elevation 58 ft 6,765 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 41.590000, -109.070000

Apia (APW) to Rock Springs (RKS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) in Rock Springs, United States is 8,908 kilometers (5,535 miles / 4,810 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 14:13 in Apia, it's 18:13 in Rock Springs. With a 20-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 6,707 feet between the two airports. Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rock Springs (RKS) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 241° (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 Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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