APW
Apia
Samoa
9,959 km
6,188 miles
ERL
Erenhot
China
Distance
9,959 km
6,188 mi / 5,377 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

APW ERL
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport
IATA Code APW ERL
ICAO Code NSFA ZBER
City Apia Erenhot
Country Samoa China
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 58 ft 3,301 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 43.420000, 112.100000

Apia (APW) to Erenhot (ERL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport (ERL) in Erenhot, China is 9,959 kilometers (6,188 miles / 5,377 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 14:09 in Apia, it's 09:09 in Erenhot. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,243 feet between the two airports. Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Erenhot (ERL) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 110° (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 Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport (ERL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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