APW
Apia
Samoa
8,459 km
5,256 miles
RSH
Russian Mission
United States
Distance
8,459 km
5,256 mi / 4,567 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-22h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

APW RSH
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Russian Mission Airport
IATA Code APW RSH
ICAO Code NSFA PARS
City Apia Russian Mission
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Anchorage
Elevation 58 ft 58 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 61.770000, -161.320000

Apia (APW) to Russian Mission (RSH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Russian Mission Airport (RSH) in Russian Mission, United States is 8,459 kilometers (5,256 miles / 4,567 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 5°.

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 01:18 in Apia, it's 03:18 in Russian Mission. With a 22-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 Russian Mission (RSH) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 191° (south). 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 Russian Mission Airport (RSH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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