APW
Apia
Samoa
9,840 km
6,115 miles
KWE
Guiyang
China
Distance
9,840 km
6,115 mi / 5,313 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
298°
west northwest

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APW KWE
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Longdongbao Airport
IATA Code APW KWE
ICAO Code NSFA ZUGY
City Apia Guiyang
Country Samoa China
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 58 ft 3,736 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 26.540000, 106.800000

Apia (APW) to Guiyang (KWE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Longdongbao Airport (KWE) in Guiyang, China is 9,840 kilometers (6,115 miles / 5,313 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 02:13 in Apia, it's 21:13 in Guiyang. 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 3,678 feet between the two airports. Longdongbao Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Guiyang (KWE) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 106° (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 Longdongbao Airport (KWE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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