AKA
Ankang
China
9,843 km
6,116 miles
APW
Apia
Samoa
Distance
9,843 km
6,116 mi / 5,315 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
108°
east southeast

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AKA APW
Airport Name Ankang Airport Faleolo International Airport
IATA Code AKA APW
ICAO Code ZLAK NSFA
City Ankang Apia
Country China Samoa
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Pacific/Apia
Elevation 0 ft 58 ft
Coordinates 32.710000, 108.930000 -13.830000, -172.010000

Ankang (AKA) to Apia (APW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ankang Airport (AKA) in Ankang, China to Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa is 9,843 kilometers (6,116 miles / 5,315 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 108°.

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 18:08 in Ankang, it's 23:08 in Apia. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Apia (APW) to Ankang (AKA) follows a heading of 304° (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 Ankang Airport (AKA) and Faleolo International Airport (APW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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