APW
Apia
Samoa
9,182 km
5,705 miles
XEN
Xingcheng Air Base
China
Distance
9,182 km
5,705 mi / 4,958 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
315°
northwest

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APW XEN
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Xingcheng Air Base
IATA Code APW XEN
ICAO Code NSFA ZYXC
City Apia N/A
Country Samoa China
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 58 ft 30 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 40.580000, 120.700000

Apia (APW) to Xingcheng Air Base (XEN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Xingcheng Air Base (XEN) in Xingcheng Air Base, China is 9,182 kilometers (5,705 miles / 4,958 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 11:17 in Apia, it's 06:17 in Xingcheng Air Base. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Xingcheng Air Base (XEN) 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 Xingcheng Air Base (XEN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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