APW
Apia
Samoa
9,363 km
5,818 miles
HLH
Ulanhot
China
Distance
9,363 km
5,818 mi / 5,055 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
321°
northwest

Airport Comparison

APW HLH
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Ulanhot Airport
IATA Code APW HLH
ICAO Code NSFA ZBUL
City Apia Ulanhot
Country Samoa China
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 58 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 46.200000, 122.010000

Apia (APW) to Ulanhot (HLH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Ulanhot Airport (HLH) in Ulanhot, China is 9,363 kilometers (5,818 miles / 5,055 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 06:16 in Apia, it's 01:16 in Ulanhot. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Ulanhot (HLH) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 117° (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 Ulanhot Airport (HLH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.