APW
Apia
Samoa
9,047 km
5,621 miles
KOW
Ganzhou
China
Distance
9,047 km
5,621 mi / 4,885 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
299°
west northwest

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APW KOW
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Ganzhou Airport
IATA Code APW KOW
ICAO Code NSFA ZSGZ
City Apia Ganzhou
Country Samoa China
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 58 ft 387 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 25.830000, 114.910000

Apia (APW) to Ganzhou (KOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Ganzhou Airport (KOW) in Ganzhou, China is 9,047 kilometers (5,621 miles / 4,885 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 12:12 in Apia, it's 07:12 in Ganzhou. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

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

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