APW
Apia
Samoa
14,945 km
9,286 miles
RYG
Rygge
Norway
Distance
14,945 km
9,286 mi / 8,070 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
358°
north

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APW RYG
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Moss Airport Rygge
IATA Code APW RYG
ICAO Code NSFA ENRY
City Apia Rygge
Country Samoa Norway
Timezone Pacific/Apia Europe/Oslo
Elevation 58 ft 174 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 59.380000, 10.790000

Apia (APW) to Rygge (RYG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Moss Airport Rygge (RYG) in Rygge, Norway is 14,945 kilometers (9,286 miles / 8,070 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 358°.

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 Norway. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:09 in Apia, it's 19:09 in Rygge. With a 12-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 Rygge (RYG) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 4° (north). 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 Moss Airport Rygge (RYG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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