APW
Apia
Samoa
11,821 km
7,345 miles
RUM
Rumjatar
Nepal
Distance
11,821 km
7,345 mi / 6,383 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7.25h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
295°
west northwest

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APW RUM
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Rumjatar Airport
IATA Code APW RUM
ICAO Code NSFA VNRT
City Apia Rumjatar
Country Samoa Nepal
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 58 ft 4,500 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 27.300000, 86.550000

Apia (APW) to Rumjatar (RUM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Rumjatar Airport (RUM) in Rumjatar, Nepal is 11,821 kilometers (7,345 miles / 6,383 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

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 Nepal. 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 08:13 in Apia, it's 00:58 in Rumjatar. With a 7.25-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,442 feet between the two airports. Rumjatar Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Rumjatar (RUM) 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 Rumjatar Airport (RUM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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