APW
Apia
Samoa
8,430 km
5,238 miles
XQU
Qualicum Beach
Canada
Distance
8,430 km
5,238 mi / 4,552 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
30°
north northeast

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Airport Comparison

APW XQU
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Qualicum Beach Airport
IATA Code APW XQU
ICAO Code NSFA CAT4
City Apia Qualicum Beach
Country Samoa Canada
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Vancouver
Elevation 58 ft 191 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 49.340000, -124.390000

Apia (APW) to Qualicum Beach (XQU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Qualicum Beach Airport (XQU) in Qualicum Beach, Canada is 8,430 kilometers (5,238 miles / 4,552 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Samoa with Canada. 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 21:20 in Apia, it's 01:20 in Qualicum Beach. With a 20-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 Qualicum Beach (XQU) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 228° (southwest). 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 Qualicum Beach Airport (XQU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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