AKU
Aksu
China
12,488 km
7,760 miles
APW
Apia
Samoa
Distance
12,488 km
7,760 mi / 6,743 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
89°
east

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AKU APW
Airport Name Aksu Airport Faleolo International Airport
IATA Code AKU APW
ICAO Code ZWAK NSFA
City Aksu Apia
Country China Samoa
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Pacific/Apia
Elevation 0 ft 58 ft
Coordinates 41.260000, 80.290000 -13.830000, -172.010000

Aksu (AKU) to Apia (APW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aksu Airport (AKU) in Aksu, China to Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa is 12,488 kilometers (7,760 miles / 6,743 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 89°.

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 10:16 in Aksu, it's 15:16 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 Aksu (AKU) follows a heading of 309° (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 Aksu Airport (AKU) and Faleolo International Airport (APW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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