APW
Apia
Samoa
8,448 km
5,249 miles
RMQ
Taichung City
Taiwan
Distance
8,448 km
5,249 mi / 4,561 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
300°
west northwest

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APW RMQ
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Taichung Ching Chuang Kang Airport
IATA Code APW RMQ
ICAO Code NSFA RCMQ
City Apia Taichung City
Country Samoa Taiwan
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Taipei
Elevation 58 ft 663 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 24.260000, 120.620000

Apia (APW) to Taichung City (RMQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Taichung Ching Chuang Kang Airport (RMQ) in Taichung City, Taiwan is 8,448 kilometers (5,249 miles / 4,561 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

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 Taiwan. 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 04:50 in Apia, it's 23:50 in Taichung City. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Taichung City (RMQ) 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 Taichung Ching Chuang Kang Airport (RMQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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