APW
Apia
Samoa
16,055 km
9,976 miles
RMS
Ramstein
Germany
Distance
16,055 km
9,976 mi / 8,669 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
north

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APW RMS
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Ramstein Air Base
IATA Code APW RMS
ICAO Code NSFA ETAR
City Apia Ramstein
Country Samoa Germany
Timezone Pacific/Apia Europe/Berlin
Elevation 58 ft 776 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 49.440000, 7.600000

Apia (APW) to Ramstein (RMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Ramstein Air Base (RMS) in Ramstein, Germany is 16,055 kilometers (9,976 miles / 8,669 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 0°.

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 Germany. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:27 in Apia, it's 14:27 in Ramstein. With a 12-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 Ramstein (RMS) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 359° (north). 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 Ramstein Air Base (RMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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