How long did it take for Apollo 11 to get back to earth from the moon?

Apollo 11 took about 8 days to complete its entire mission, including the journey back to Earth after leaving the Moon. Specifically, the return trip from the Moon's surface to Earth took approximately 8 hours. The command module re-entered Earth's atmosphere on July 24, 1969, after having left the lunar surface on July 21, 1969.