APW
Apia
Samoa
11,918 km
7,406 miles
RRK
Rourkela Airport
India
Distance
11,918 km
7,406 mi / 6,435 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7.5h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
289°
west northwest

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APW RRK
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Rourkela Airport
IATA Code APW RRK
ICAO Code NSFA VERK
City Apia N/A
Country Samoa India
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 58 ft 659 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 22.260000, 84.810000

Apia (APW) to Rourkela Airport (RRK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Rourkela Airport (RRK) in Rourkela Airport, India is 11,918 kilometers (7,406 miles / 6,435 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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 India. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:04 in Apia, it's 00:34 in Rourkela Airport. With a 7.5-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 Rourkela Airport (RRK) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 98° (east). 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 Rourkela Airport (RRK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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