APW
Apia
Samoa
9,481 km
5,891 miles
NAY
Beijing
China
Distance
9,481 km
5,891 mi / 5,119 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

APW NAY
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Beijing Nanyuan Airport
IATA Code APW NAY
ICAO Code NSFA ZBNY
City Apia Beijing
Country Samoa China
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 58 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 39.780000, 116.390000

Apia (APW) to Beijing (NAY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY) in Beijing, China is 9,481 kilometers (5,891 miles / 5,119 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 17:04 in Apia, it's 12:04 in Beijing. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Beijing (NAY) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 112° (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 Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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