APW
Apia
Samoa
13,034 km
8,099 miles
RTC
Ratnagiri Airport
India
Distance
13,034 km
8,099 mi / 7,038 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7.5h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
282°
west northwest

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APW RTC
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Ratnagiri Airport
IATA Code APW RTC
ICAO Code NSFA VARG
City Apia N/A
Country Samoa India
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 58 ft 305 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 17.010000, 73.330000

Apia (APW) to Ratnagiri Airport (RTC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Ratnagiri Airport (RTC) in Ratnagiri Airport, India is 13,034 kilometers (8,099 miles / 7,038 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

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 India. 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 05:49 in Apia, it's 22:19 in Ratnagiri Airport. With a 7.5-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 Ratnagiri Airport (RTC) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 97° (east). 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 Ratnagiri Airport (RTC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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