APW
Apia
Samoa
8,429 km
5,237 miles
KWJ
Gwangju
South Korea
Distance
8,429 km
5,237 mi / 4,551 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
312°
northwest

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APW KWJ
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Gwangju Airport
IATA Code APW KWJ
ICAO Code NSFA RKJJ
City Apia Gwangju
Country Samoa South Korea
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Seoul
Elevation 58 ft 39 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 35.130000, 126.810000

Apia (APW) to Gwangju (KWJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Gwangju Airport (KWJ) in Gwangju, South Korea is 8,429 kilometers (5,237 miles / 4,551 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 South Korea. 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 21:49 in Apia, it's 17:49 in Gwangju. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Gwangju (KWJ) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 119° (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 Gwangju Airport (KWJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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