CTU
Chengdu
China
10,255 km
6,372 miles
FGI
Apia
Samoa
Distance
10,255 km
6,372 mi / 5,538 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
105°
east southeast

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CTU FGI
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Fagali'i Airport
IATA Code CTU FGI
ICAO Code ZUUU NSFI
City Chengdu Apia
Country China Samoa
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Pacific/Apia
Elevation 1,625 ft 131 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -13.850000, -171.740000

Chengdu (CTU) to Apia (FGI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Fagali'i Airport (FGI) in Apia, Samoa is 10,255 kilometers (6,372 miles / 5,538 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 105°.

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 China with Samoa. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:31 in Chengdu, it's 22:31 in Apia. 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 1,494 feet between the two airports. Fagali'i Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Apia (FGI) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 301° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Fagali'i Airport (FGI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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