APW
Apia
Samoa
12,527 km
7,784 miles
HTN
Hotan
China
Distance
12,527 km
7,784 mi / 6,764 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
305°
northwest

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APW HTN
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Hotan Airport
IATA Code APW HTN
ICAO Code NSFA ZWTN
City Apia Hotan
Country Samoa China
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 58 ft 4,672 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 37.040000, 79.860000

Apia (APW) to Hotan (HTN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Hotan Airport (HTN) in Hotan, China is 12,527 kilometers (7,784 miles / 6,764 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 07:51 in Apia, it's 02:51 in Hotan. 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 4,614 feet between the two airports. Hotan Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Hotan (HTN) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 91° (east). 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 Hotan Airport (HTN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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