APW
Apia
Samoa
11,268 km
7,002 miles
RWI
Rocky Mount
United States
Distance
11,268 km
7,002 mi / 6,084 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
56°
northeast

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APW RWI
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Rocky Mount/Wilson Regional Airport
IATA Code APW RWI
ICAO Code NSFA KRWI
City Apia Rocky Mount
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/New_York
Elevation 58 ft 158 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 35.860000, -77.890000

Apia (APW) to Rocky Mount (RWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Rocky Mount/Wilson Regional Airport (RWI) in Rocky Mount, United States is 11,268 kilometers (7,002 miles / 6,084 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 04:08 in Apia, it's 10:08 in Rocky Mount. 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 Rocky Mount (RWI) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 261° (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 Rocky Mount/Wilson Regional Airport (RWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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