APW
Apia
Samoa
15,284 km
9,497 miles
RHN
Rosh Pinah
Namibia
Distance
15,284 km
9,497 mi / 8,253 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
191°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

APW RHN
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Skorpion Mine Airport
IATA Code APW RHN
ICAO Code NSFA FYSA
City Apia Rosh Pinah
Country Samoa Namibia
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 58 ft 1,870 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -27.880000, 16.650000

Apia (APW) to Rosh Pinah (RHN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Skorpion Mine Airport (RHN) in Rosh Pinah, Namibia is 15,284 kilometers (9,497 miles / 8,253 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south southwest at a heading of 191°.

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 Namibia. 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 12:59 in Apia, it's 01:59 in Rosh Pinah. With a 11-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 1,812 feet between the two airports. Skorpion Mine Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Rosh Pinah (RHN) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 168° (south southeast). 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 Skorpion Mine Airport (RHN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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