CAN
Guangzhou
China
9,137 km
5,677 miles
FGI
Apia
Samoa
Distance
9,137 km
5,677 mi / 4,934 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
109°
east southeast

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CAN FGI
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Fagali'i Airport
IATA Code CAN FGI
ICAO Code ZGGG NSFI
City Guangzhou Apia
Country China Samoa
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Pacific/Apia
Elevation 50 ft 131 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 -13.850000, -171.740000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Apia (FGI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Fagali'i Airport (FGI) in Apia, Samoa is 9,137 kilometers (5,677 miles / 4,934 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 109°.

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 China with Samoa. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:53 in Guangzhou, it's 05:53 in Apia. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Apia (FGI) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 297° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Fagali'i Airport (FGI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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