APW
Apia
Samoa
10,790 km
6,705 miles
WBR
Big Rapids
United States
Distance
10,790 km
6,705 mi / 5,826 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
47°
northeast

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APW WBR
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Roben-Hood Airport
IATA Code APW WBR
ICAO Code NSFA KRQB
City Apia Big Rapids
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Detroit
Elevation 58 ft 990 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 43.720000, -85.500000

Apia (APW) to Big Rapids (WBR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Roben-Hood Airport (WBR) in Big Rapids, United States is 10,790 kilometers (6,705 miles / 5,826 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 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 17:24 in Apia, it's 23:24 in Big Rapids. With a 18-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 Big Rapids (WBR) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 258° (west 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 Roben-Hood Airport (WBR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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