APW
Apia
Samoa
7,841 km
4,872 miles
RAL
Riverside
United States
Distance
7,841 km
4,872 mi / 4,234 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
46°
northeast

Airport Comparison

APW RAL
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Riverside Municipal Airport
IATA Code APW RAL
ICAO Code NSFA KRAL
City Apia Riverside
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 58 ft 819 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 33.950000, -117.450000

Apia (APW) to Riverside (RAL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Riverside Municipal Airport (RAL) in Riverside, United States is 7,841 kilometers (4,872 miles / 4,234 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 01:53 in Apia, it's 04:53 in Riverside. With a 21-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 Riverside (RAL) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 237° (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 Riverside Municipal Airport (RAL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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