The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Ganzhou (YZY) in Zhangye, China is 10,739 kilometers (6,673 miles / 5,799 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 07:19 in Apia, it's 02:19 in Zhangye. 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 5,222 feet between the two airports. Ganzhou sits higher than Faleolo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Zhangye (YZY) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 102° (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 Ganzhou (YZY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.