APW
Apia
Samoa
10,323 km
6,415 miles
XIC
Xichang
China
Distance
10,323 km
6,415 mi / 5,574 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
298°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

APW XIC
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Xichang Qingshan Airport
IATA Code APW XIC
ICAO Code NSFA ZUXC
City Apia Xichang
Country Samoa China
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 58 ft 5,112 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 27.990000, 102.180000

Apia (APW) to Xichang (XIC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Xichang Qingshan Airport (XIC) in Xichang, China is 10,323 kilometers (6,415 miles / 5,574 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 09:43 in Apia, it's 04:43 in Xichang. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,054 feet between the two airports. Xichang Qingshan Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Xichang (XIC) 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 Xichang Qingshan Airport (XIC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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