APW
Apia
Samoa
8,667 km
5,385 miles
KNH
Shang-I
Taiwan
Distance
8,667 km
5,385 mi / 4,680 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
299°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

APW KNH
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Kinmen Airport
IATA Code APW KNH
ICAO Code NSFA RCBS
City Apia Shang-I
Country Samoa Taiwan
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Taipei
Elevation 58 ft 93 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 24.430000, 118.360000

Apia (APW) to Shang-I (KNH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Kinmen Airport (KNH) in Shang-I, Taiwan is 8,667 kilometers (5,385 miles / 4,680 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Samoa with Taiwan. 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 15:58 in Apia, it's 10:58 in Shang-I. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Shang-I (KNH) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 111° (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 Kinmen Airport (KNH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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