APW
Apia
Samoa
8,967 km
5,572 miles
CNI
Changhai
China
Distance
8,967 km
5,572 mi / 4,842 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

APW CNI
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Changhai Airport
IATA Code APW CNI
ICAO Code NSFA ZYCH
City Apia Changhai
Country Samoa China
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 58 ft 80 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 39.270000, 122.670000

Apia (APW) to Changhai (CNI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Changhai Airport (CNI) in Changhai, China is 8,967 kilometers (5,572 miles / 4,842 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 22:25 in Apia, it's 17:25 in Changhai. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Changhai (CNI) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 117° (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 Changhai Airport (CNI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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