APW
Apia
Samoa
12,044 km
7,484 miles
YFB
Iqaluit
Canada
Distance
12,044 km
7,484 mi / 6,503 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
27°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

APW YFB
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Iqaluit Airport
IATA Code APW YFB
ICAO Code NSFA CYFB
City Apia Iqaluit
Country Samoa Canada
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Toronto
Elevation 58 ft 110 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 63.760000, -68.560000

Apia (APW) to Iqaluit (YFB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Iqaluit Airport (YFB) in Iqaluit, Canada is 12,044 kilometers (7,484 miles / 6,503 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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 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 01:43 in Apia, it's 07:43 in Iqaluit. With a 18-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 Iqaluit (YFB) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 276° (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 Iqaluit Airport (YFB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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