Distance From Faleolo International Airport to Richmond International Airport, APW - RIC Distance

The distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) is 7050 miles or 11346 kilometers or 6122 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Apia ( Samoa ) to Richmond ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Apia and Richmond takes around 16 hours 12 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Faleolo International Airport, Apia, Samoa to Richmond International Airport, Richmond, United States is 16 hours 12 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • APW - RIC

Kilometers		11346 km
Statute Miles		7050 miles
Nautical Miles		6122 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 12 minutes

Faleolo International Airport to Richmond International Airport Flight Route Map - APW to RIC Flight Path

Location of Faleolo International Airport & Richmond International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Apia to Richmond nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Apia, Samoa and Richmond, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Apia, Samoa and Richmond, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • APW - RIC

Time difference between Apia (Samoa) and Richmond (United States) is 17 Hours.
Richmond time is 17 Hours behind Apia.

Location	Local Time
Apia (Samoa)	2026-06-16, 01:32:58 +13
Richmond (United States)	2026-06-15, 08:32:58 EDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Faleolo International Airport (APW / NSFA) Apia, Samoa

Destination

Richmond International Airport (RIC / KRIC) Richmond, United States