APW
Apia
Samoa
8,929 km
5,548 miles
NKG
Nanjing
China
Distance
8,929 km
5,548 mi / 4,821 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
306°
northwest

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APW NKG
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Nanjing Lukou Airport
IATA Code APW NKG
ICAO Code NSFA ZSNJ
City Apia Nanjing
Country Samoa China
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 58 ft 49 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 31.740000, 118.860000

Apia (APW) to Nanjing (NKG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Nanjing Lukou Airport (NKG) in Nanjing, China is 8,929 kilometers (5,548 miles / 4,821 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 16:19 in Apia, it's 11:19 in Nanjing. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Nanjing (NKG) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 113° (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 Nanjing Lukou Airport (NKG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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