APW
Apia
Samoa
12,263 km
7,620 miles
KCA
Kuqa
China
Distance
12,263 km
7,620 mi / 6,621 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
310°
northwest

Airport Comparison

APW KCA
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Kuqa Airport
IATA Code APW KCA
ICAO Code NSFA ZWKC
City Apia Kuqa
Country Samoa China
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 58 ft 3,524 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 41.720000, 82.990000

Apia (APW) to Kuqa (KCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Kuqa Airport (KCA) in Kuqa, China is 12,263 kilometers (7,620 miles / 6,621 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 09:16 in Apia, it's 04:16 in Kuqa. 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 3,466 feet between the two airports. Kuqa Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Kuqa (KCA) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 91° (east). 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 Kuqa Airport (KCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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