APW
Apia
Samoa
9,990 km
6,207 miles
BFJ
Bijie
China
Distance
9,990 km
6,207 mi / 5,394 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
298°
west northwest

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APW BFJ
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Bijie Airport
IATA Code APW BFJ
ICAO Code NSFA ZUBJ
City Apia Bijie
Country Samoa China
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 58 ft 1,448 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 27.270000, 105.470000

Apia (APW) to Bijie (BFJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Bijie Airport (BFJ) in Bijie, China is 9,990 kilometers (6,207 miles / 5,394 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 China. 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 11:03 in Apia, it's 06:03 in Bijie. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,390 feet between the two airports. Bijie Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Bijie (BFJ) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 106° (east southeast). 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 Bijie Airport (BFJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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