Beijing to Apia flights
Apia lies 9,505 km (5,906 mi) east of Beijing, +5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 12 h 56 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Beijing | Apia | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Samoa |
| Population | 19 million | 40,407 |
| Elevation | 49 m (161 ft) | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+13 (Pacific/Apia) |
| Nearest large airport | PEK, 25 km out | APW, 26 km out |
Clocks in Apia are 5 h ahead of Beijing right now, so a 12 h 56 min journey lands 17 h 56 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Apia
Crossing from China into Samoa: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Tala (WST); traffic switches to the left; sockets are AS/NZS 3112; the dialling code becomes +685; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25267554 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648901.
Airports at each end
Leaving Beijing
Beijing is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), 25 km (16 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX, 45 km).
Arriving in Apia
Apia is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Faleolo International Airport (APW), 26 km (16 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faleolo International Airport | APW | 26 km (16 mi) | 9,843 ft | 58 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 9,505 km (5,906 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Common questions
How far is Apia from Beijing?
9,505 km (5,906 mi) in a straight line, east of Beijing.
How long does it take to get from Beijing to Apia by air?
About 12 h 56 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Beijing and Apia?
Apia is 5 h ahead at the moment (Pacific/Apia against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Beijing to Apia flights?
Typically Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Faleolo International Airport (APW).
What currency do I need in Apia?
The Tala (WST).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.