APW
Apia
Samoa
9,879 km
6,139 miles
LIA
Liangping
China
Distance
9,879 km
6,139 mi / 5,334 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
302°
west northwest

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APW LIA
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Liangping Airport
IATA Code APW LIA
ICAO Code NSFA ZULP
City Apia Liangping
Country Samoa China
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 58 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 30.680000, 107.790000

Apia (APW) to Liangping (LIA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Liangping Airport (LIA) in Liangping, China is 9,879 kilometers (6,139 miles / 5,334 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

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 01:02 in Apia, it's 20:02 in Liangping. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Liangping (LIA) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 107° (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 Liangping Airport (LIA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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