APW
Apia
Samoa
11,250 km
6,990 miles
LTI
Altai
Mongolia
Distance
11,250 km
6,990 mi / 6,074 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

APW LTI
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Altai Airport
IATA Code APW LTI
ICAO Code NSFA ZMAT
City Apia Altai
Country Samoa Mongolia
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Ulaanbaatar
Elevation 58 ft 7,260 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 46.380000, 96.220000

Apia (APW) to Altai (LTI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Altai Airport (LTI) in Altai, Mongolia is 11,250 kilometers (6,990 miles / 6,074 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 Mongolia. 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 02:18 in Apia, it's 21:18 in Altai. 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 7,202 feet between the two airports. Altai Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Altai (LTI) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 98° (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 Altai Airport (LTI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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