APW
Apia
Samoa
10,302 km
6,401 miles
SYM
Simao
China
Distance
10,302 km
6,401 mi / 5,563 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
293°
west northwest

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APW SYM
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Simao Airport
IATA Code APW SYM
ICAO Code NSFA ZPSM
City Apia Simao
Country Samoa China
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 58 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 22.790000, 100.960000

Apia (APW) to Simao (SYM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Simao Airport (SYM) in Simao, China is 10,302 kilometers (6,401 miles / 5,563 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 01:29 in Apia, it's 20:29 in Simao. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Simao (SYM) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 104° (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 Simao Airport (SYM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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