APW
Apia
Samoa
8,436 km
5,242 miles
YCD
Nanaimo
Canada
Distance
8,436 km
5,242 mi / 4,555 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
30°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

APW YCD
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Nanaimo Airport
IATA Code APW YCD
ICAO Code NSFA CYCD
City Apia Nanaimo
Country Samoa Canada
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Vancouver
Elevation 58 ft 93 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 49.050000, -123.870000

Apia (APW) to Nanaimo (YCD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Nanaimo Airport (YCD) in Nanaimo, Canada is 8,436 kilometers (5,242 miles / 4,555 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 08:18 in Apia, it's 11:18 in Nanaimo. 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 Nanaimo (YCD) 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 Nanaimo Airport (YCD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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