APW
Apia
Samoa
10,198 km
6,337 miles
RDS
Rincon de los Sauces
Argentina
Distance
10,198 km
6,337 mi / 5,506 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
129°
southeast

Airport Comparison

APW RDS
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Rincon De Los Sauces Airport
IATA Code APW RDS
ICAO Code NSFA SAHS
City Apia Rincon de los Sauces
Country Samoa Argentina
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Argentina/Salta
Elevation 58 ft 1,968 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -37.390000, -68.900000

Apia (APW) to Rincon de los Sauces (RDS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Rincon De Los Sauces Airport (RDS) in Rincon de los Sauces, Argentina is 10,198 kilometers (6,337 miles / 5,506 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southeast at a heading of 129°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:14 in Apia, it's 19:14 in Rincon de los Sauces. With a 16-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,910 feet between the two airports. Rincon De Los Sauces Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Rincon de los Sauces (RDS) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 251° (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 Rincon De Los Sauces Airport (RDS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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