APW
Apia
Samoa
17,321 km
10,763 miles
RBA
Rabat
Morocco
Distance
17,321 km
10,763 mi / 9,352 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
31°
north northeast

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APW RBA
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Rabat-Sale Airport
IATA Code APW RBA
ICAO Code NSFA GMME
City Apia Rabat
Country Samoa Morocco
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Casablanca
Elevation 58 ft 276 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 34.050000, -6.750000

Apia (APW) to Rabat (RBA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Rabat-Sale Airport (RBA) in Rabat, Morocco is 17,321 kilometers (10,763 miles / 9,352 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:03 in Apia, it's 10:03 in Rabat. 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 Rabat (RBA) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 323° (northwest). 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 Rabat-Sale Airport (RBA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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