APW
Apia
Samoa
9,110 km
5,661 miles
CAN
Guangzhou
China
Distance
9,110 km
5,661 mi / 4,919 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
297°
west northwest

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APW CAN
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
IATA Code APW CAN
ICAO Code NSFA ZGGG
City Apia Guangzhou
Country Samoa China
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 58 ft 50 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 23.390000, 113.300000

Apia (APW) to Guangzhou (CAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China is 9,110 kilometers (5,661 miles / 4,919 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 20:04 in Apia, it's 15:04 in Guangzhou. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Guangzhou (CAN) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 109° (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 Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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