APW
Apia
Samoa
16,878 km
10,487 miles
FCO
Rome
Italy
Distance
16,878 km
10,487 mi / 9,113 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
353°
north

Airport Comparison

APW FCO
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport
IATA Code APW FCO
ICAO Code NSFA LIRF
City Apia Rome
Country Samoa Italy
Timezone Pacific/Apia Europe/Rome
Elevation 58 ft 15 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 41.800000, 12.250000

Apia (APW) to Rome (FCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy is 16,878 kilometers (10,487 miles / 9,113 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north at a heading of 353°.

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 Italy. 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 20:14 in Apia, it's 08:14 in Rome. 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 Rome (FCO) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 9° (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 Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.