APW
Apia
Samoa
10,804 km
6,714 miles
PYJ
Yakutia
Russia
Distance
10,804 km
6,714 mi / 5,834 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
337°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

APW PYJ
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Polyarny Airport
IATA Code APW PYJ
ICAO Code NSFA UERP
City Apia Yakutia
Country Samoa Russia
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Yakutsk
Elevation 58 ft 1,660 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 66.400000, 112.030000

Apia (APW) to Yakutia (PYJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Polyarny Airport (PYJ) in Yakutia, Russia is 10,804 kilometers (6,714 miles / 5,834 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:05 in Apia, it's 23:05 in Yakutia. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,602 feet between the two airports. Polyarny Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Yakutia (PYJ) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 108° (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 Polyarny Airport (PYJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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