APW
Apia
Samoa
10,440 km
6,487 miles
DLU
Xiaguan
China
Distance
10,440 km
6,487 mi / 5,637 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
295°
west northwest

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APW DLU
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Dali Airport
IATA Code APW DLU
ICAO Code NSFA ZPDL
City Apia Xiaguan
Country Samoa China
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 58 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 25.650000, 100.320000

Apia (APW) to Xiaguan (DLU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Dali Airport (DLU) in Xiaguan, China is 10,440 kilometers (6,487 miles / 5,637 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

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 08:12 in Apia, it's 03:12 in Xiaguan. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Xiaguan (DLU) 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 Dali Airport (DLU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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