APW
Apia
Samoa
9,293 km
5,774 miles
CSX
Changsha
China
Distance
9,293 km
5,774 mi / 5,018 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
301°
west northwest

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APW CSX
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Changsha Huanghua Airport
IATA Code APW CSX
ICAO Code NSFA ZGHA
City Apia Changsha
Country Samoa China
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 58 ft 217 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 28.190000, 113.220000

Apia (APW) to Changsha (CSX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Changsha Huanghua Airport (CSX) in Changsha, China is 9,293 kilometers (5,774 miles / 5,018 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

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 11:27 in Apia, it's 06:27 in Changsha. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Changsha (CSX) 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 Changsha Huanghua Airport (CSX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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