APW
Apia
Samoa
10,474 km
6,508 miles
LJG
Lijiang
China
Distance
10,474 km
6,508 mi / 5,655 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
296°
west northwest

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APW LJG
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Lijiang Airport
IATA Code APW LJG
ICAO Code NSFA ZPLJ
City Apia Lijiang
Country Samoa China
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 58 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 26.680000, 100.250000

Apia (APW) to Lijiang (LJG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Lijiang Airport (LJG) in Lijiang, China is 10,474 kilometers (6,508 miles / 5,655 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

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 01:22 in Apia, it's 20:22 in Lijiang. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Lijiang (LJG) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 103° (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 Lijiang Airport (LJG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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