APW
Apia
Samoa
9,011 km
5,599 miles
HKG
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Distance
9,011 km
5,599 mi / 4,865 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
296°
west northwest

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APW HKG
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Chek Lap Kok International Airport
IATA Code APW HKG
ICAO Code NSFA VHHH
City Apia Hong Kong
Country Samoa Hong Kong
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Hong_Kong
Elevation 58 ft 28 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 22.310000, 113.920000

Apia (APW) to Hong Kong (HKG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong is 9,011 kilometers (5,599 miles / 4,865 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

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 Hong Kong. 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 18:48 in Apia, it's 13:48 in Hong Kong. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Hong Kong (HKG) 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 Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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