APW
Apia
Samoa
9,326 km
5,795 miles
RGR
Ranger
United States
Distance
9,326 km
5,795 mi / 5,036 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
54°
northeast

Airport Comparison

APW RGR
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Ranger Municipal Airport
IATA Code APW RGR
ICAO Code NSFA KF23
City Apia Ranger
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Chicago
Elevation 58 ft 1,470 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 32.450000, -98.680000

Apia (APW) to Ranger (RGR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Ranger Municipal Airport (RGR) in Ranger, United States is 9,326 kilometers (5,795 miles / 5,036 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 17:46 in Apia, it's 22:46 in Ranger. With a 19-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 1,412 feet between the two airports. Ranger Municipal Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Ranger (RGR) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 249° (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 Ranger Municipal Airport (RGR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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