APW
Apia
Samoa
8,693 km
5,402 miles
XMN
Xiamen
China
Distance
8,693 km
5,402 mi / 4,694 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
299°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

APW XMN
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
IATA Code APW XMN
ICAO Code NSFA ZSAM
City Apia Xiamen
Country Samoa China
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 58 ft 59 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 24.540000, 118.130000

Apia (APW) to Xiamen (XMN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) in Xiamen, China is 8,693 kilometers (5,402 miles / 4,694 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 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 11:36 in Apia, it's 06:36 in Xiamen. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Xiamen (XMN) 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 Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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