APW
Apia
Samoa
11,226 km
6,976 miles
RSD
Rock Sound
Bahamas
Distance
11,226 km
6,976 mi / 6,062 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
67°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

APW RSD
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Rock Sound Airport
IATA Code APW RSD
ICAO Code NSFA MYER
City Apia Rock Sound
Country Samoa Bahamas
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Nassau
Elevation 58 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 24.900000, -76.180000

Apia (APW) to Rock Sound (RSD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Rock Sound Airport (RSD) in Rock Sound, Bahamas is 11,226 kilometers (6,976 miles / 6,062 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

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 Bahamas. 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 07:03 in Apia, it's 13:03 in Rock Sound. 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 Sound (RSD) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 260° (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 Sound Airport (RSD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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