APW
Apia
Samoa
9,885 km
6,142 miles
HET
Hohhot
China
Distance
9,885 km
6,142 mi / 5,338 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
313°
northwest

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APW HET
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Baita International Airport
IATA Code APW HET
ICAO Code NSFA ZBHH
City Apia Hohhot
Country Samoa China
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 58 ft 3,556 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 40.850000, 111.820000

Apia (APW) to Hohhot (HET) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Baita International Airport (HET) in Hohhot, China is 9,885 kilometers (6,142 miles / 5,338 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 01:43 in Apia, it's 20:43 in Hohhot. 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 3,498 feet between the two airports. Baita International Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Hohhot (HET) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 109° (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 Baita International Airport (HET) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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