APW
Apia
Samoa
11,811 km
7,339 miles
NAQ
Qaanaaq
Greenland
Distance
11,811 km
7,339 mi / 6,377 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
13°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

APW NAQ
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Qaanaaq Airport
IATA Code APW NAQ
ICAO Code NSFA BGQQ
City Apia Qaanaaq
Country Samoa Greenland
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Thule
Elevation 58 ft 51 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 77.490000, -69.390000

Apia (APW) to Qaanaaq (NAQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) in Qaanaaq, Greenland is 11,811 kilometers (7,339 miles / 6,377 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 13°.

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 Greenland. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:50 in Apia, it's 11:50 in Qaanaaq. With a 17-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Qaanaaq (NAQ) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 279° (west). 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 Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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