APW
Apia
Samoa
10,958 km
6,809 miles
JGN
Jiayuguan
China
Distance
10,958 km
6,809 mi / 5,917 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
309°
northwest

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APW JGN
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Jiayuguan Airport
IATA Code APW JGN
ICAO Code NSFA ZLJQ
City Apia Jiayuguan
Country Samoa China
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 58 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 39.860000, 98.340000

Apia (APW) to Jiayuguan (JGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Jiayuguan Airport (JGN) in Jiayuguan, China is 10,958 kilometers (6,809 miles / 5,917 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 02:17 in Apia, it's 21:17 in Jiayuguan. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Jiayuguan (JGN) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 101° (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 Jiayuguan Airport (JGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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