APW
Apia
Samoa
10,584 km
6,577 miles
LUM
Luxi
China
Distance
10,584 km
6,577 mi / 5,715 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
294°
west northwest

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APW LUM
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Mangshi Airport
IATA Code APW LUM
ICAO Code NSFA ZPLX
City Apia Luxi
Country Samoa China
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 58 ft 2,890 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 24.400000, 98.530000

Apia (APW) to Luxi (LUM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Mangshi Airport (LUM) in Luxi, China is 10,584 kilometers (6,577 miles / 5,715 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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 02:50 in Apia, it's 21:50 in Luxi. 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 2,832 feet between the two airports. Mangshi Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Luxi (LUM) 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 Mangshi Airport (LUM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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