APW
Apia
Samoa
8,078 km
5,019 miles
RIS
Rishiri
Japan
Distance
8,078 km
5,019 mi / 4,362 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
327°
north northwest

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APW RIS
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Rishiri Airport
IATA Code APW RIS
ICAO Code NSFA RJER
City Apia Rishiri
Country Samoa Japan
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 58 ft 112 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 45.240000, 141.190000

Apia (APW) to Rishiri (RIS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Rishiri Airport (RIS) in Rishiri, Japan is 8,078 kilometers (5,019 miles / 4,362 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Samoa with Japan. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:57 in Apia, it's 23:57 in Rishiri. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Rishiri (RIS) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 132° (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 Rishiri Airport (RIS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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