APW
Apia
Samoa
8,393 km
5,215 miles
YAL
Alert Bay
Canada
Distance
8,393 km
5,215 mi / 4,532 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
28°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

APW YAL
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Alert Bay Airport
IATA Code APW YAL
ICAO Code NSFA CYAL
City Apia Alert Bay
Country Samoa Canada
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Vancouver
Elevation 58 ft 240 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 50.580000, -126.920000

Apia (APW) to Alert Bay (YAL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Alert Bay Airport (YAL) in Alert Bay, Canada is 8,393 kilometers (5,215 miles / 4,532 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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 06:01 in Apia, it's 09:01 in Alert Bay. With a 21-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 Alert Bay (YAL) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 225° (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 Alert Bay Airport (YAL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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