APW
Apia
Samoa
12,234 km
7,602 miles
TCG
Tacheng
China
Distance
12,234 km
7,602 mi / 6,606 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
315°
northwest

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APW TCG
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Tacheng Airport
IATA Code APW TCG
ICAO Code NSFA ZWTC
City Apia Tacheng
Country Samoa China
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 58 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 46.670000, 83.340000

Apia (APW) to Tacheng (TCG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Tacheng Airport (TCG) in Tacheng, China is 12,234 kilometers (7,602 miles / 6,606 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 06:01 in Apia, it's 01:01 in Tacheng. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Tacheng (TCG) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 89° (east). 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 Tacheng Airport (TCG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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