APW
Apia
Samoa
8,646 km
5,373 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
8,646 km
5,373 mi / 4,669 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
307°
northwest

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APW PVG
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code APW PVG
ICAO Code NSFA ZSPD
City Apia Shanghai
Country Samoa China
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 58 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 31.140000, 121.810000

Apia (APW) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 8,646 kilometers (5,373 miles / 4,669 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 18:46 in Apia, it's 13:46 in Shanghai. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Shanghai (PVG) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 115° (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 Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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