# LLM API Latency from Asia Pacific - Real-time Benchmarks

TL;DR: Asia Pacific developers see 624-900ms median latency in the current llmping benchmark snapshot. Best provider for Asia Pacific right now: Google.

Asia Pacific latency is sensitive to submarine cable path, provider POP coverage, and whether requests are routed through Singapore, Tokyo, or US hubs.

## Current latency


| Provider | Model | Region | P50 | P95 | P99 | TTFT | Tokens/sec | Samples | Collected at |
|---|---|---|---:|---:|---:|---:|---:|---:|---|
| Google | gemini-1.5-flash | Asia Pacific | 624ms | 1490ms | 2240ms | 705ms | 102 | 1440 | 2026-05-12T13:59:00Z |


## Best provider for Asia Pacific by use case

| Use case | Winner | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Real-time chat | Google Gemini Flash | Best P50 in the APAC sample. |
| Global SaaS fallback | OpenRouter | Router abstraction can help when direct provider routing is inconsistent. |
| Throughput-heavy tasks | Google Gemini Flash | Higher output speed reduces total time for larger completions. |

## How Asia Pacific developers can reduce latency

- Keep application servers in the same APAC subregion as most users before optimizing model choice.
- Use streaming responses for chat so users see progress before the full completion arrives.
- Compare direct provider calls with router calls because an extra abstraction can either help or hurt depending on POP placement.