APW
Apia
Samoa
8,506 km
5,285 miles
RLD
Richland
United States
Distance
8,506 km
5,285 mi / 4,593 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
34°
northeast

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APW RLD
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Richland Airport
IATA Code APW RLD
ICAO Code NSFA KRLD
City Apia Richland
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 58 ft 394 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 46.310000, -119.300000

Apia (APW) to Richland (RLD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Richland Airport (RLD) in Richland, United States is 8,506 kilometers (5,285 miles / 4,593 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 34°.

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 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 19:07 in Apia, it's 22:07 in Richland. With a 21-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 Richland (RLD) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 233° (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 Richland Airport (RLD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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