APW
Apia
Samoa
10,399 km
6,461 miles
CNX
Chiang Mai
Thailand
Distance
10,399 km
6,461 mi / 5,615 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
288°
west northwest

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APW CNX
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Chiang Mai International Airport
IATA Code APW CNX
ICAO Code NSFA VTCC
City Apia Chiang Mai
Country Samoa Thailand
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Bangkok
Elevation 58 ft 1,036 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 18.770000, 98.960000

Apia (APW) to Chiang Mai (CNX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) in Chiang Mai, Thailand is 10,399 kilometers (6,461 miles / 5,615 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

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 Thailand. 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 21:34 in Apia, it's 15:34 in Chiang Mai. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Chiang Mai (CNX) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 103° (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 Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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