APW
Apia
Samoa
9,132 km
5,674 miles
RDB
Red Dog
United States
Distance
9,132 km
5,674 mi / 4,931 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-22h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
north

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APW RDB
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Red Dog Airport
IATA Code APW RDB
ICAO Code NSFA PADG
City Apia Red Dog
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Nome
Elevation 58 ft 969 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 68.030000, -162.900000

Apia (APW) to Red Dog (RDB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Red Dog Airport (RDB) in Red Dog, United States is 9,132 kilometers (5,674 miles / 4,931 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 3°.

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 06:31 in Apia, it's 08:31 in Red Dog. With a 22-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 Red Dog (RDB) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 189° (south). 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 Red Dog Airport (RDB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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