APW
Apia
Samoa
9,767 km
6,069 miles
RKO
Sipora Island
Indonesia
Distance
9,767 km
6,069 mi / 5,274 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
268°
west

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APW RKO
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Rokot Airport
IATA Code APW RKO
ICAO Code NSFA WIBR
City Apia Sipora Island
Country Samoa Indonesia
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Jakarta
Elevation 58 ft 1 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -2.100000, 99.700000

Apia (APW) to Sipora Island (RKO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Rokot Airport (RKO) in Sipora Island, Indonesia is 9,767 kilometers (6,069 miles / 5,274 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

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 Indonesia. 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 19:50 in Apia, it's 13:50 in Sipora Island. With a 6-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 Sipora Island (RKO) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 104° (east 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 Rokot Airport (RKO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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