APW
Apia
Samoa
9,554 km
5,936 miles
RUV
Rubelsanto
Guatemala
Distance
9,554 km
5,936 mi / 5,159 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
72°
east northeast

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APW RUV
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Rubelsanto Airport
IATA Code APW RUV
ICAO Code NSFA MGRB
City Apia Rubelsanto
Country Samoa Guatemala
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Guatemala
Elevation 58 ft 426 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 15.990000, -90.450000

Apia (APW) to Rubelsanto (RUV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Rubelsanto Airport (RUV) in Rubelsanto, Guatemala is 9,554 kilometers (5,936 miles / 5,159 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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 Guatemala. 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 05:06 in Apia, it's 10:06 in Rubelsanto. 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.

The return flight from Rubelsanto (RUV) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 254° (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 Rubelsanto Airport (RUV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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