APW
Apia
Samoa
10,033 km
6,234 miles
RTL
Spirit Lake
United States
Distance
10,033 km
6,234 mi / 5,417 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
45°
northeast

Airport Comparison

APW RTL
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Spirit Lake Municipal Airport
IATA Code APW RTL
ICAO Code NSFA K0F3
City Apia Spirit Lake
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Chicago
Elevation 58 ft 1,434 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 43.390000, -95.140000

Apia (APW) to Spirit Lake (RTL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Spirit Lake Municipal Airport (RTL) in Spirit Lake, United States is 10,033 kilometers (6,234 miles / 5,417 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 20:50 in Apia, it's 01:50 in Spirit Lake. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,376 feet between the two airports. Spirit Lake Municipal Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Spirit Lake (RTL) 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 Spirit Lake Municipal Airport (RTL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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