APW
Apia
Samoa
9,662 km
6,004 miles
YHY
Hay River
Canada
Distance
9,662 km
6,004 mi / 5,217 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
24°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

APW YHY
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Hay River / Merlyn Carter Airport
IATA Code APW YHY
ICAO Code NSFA CYHY
City Apia Hay River
Country Samoa Canada
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Yellowknife
Elevation 58 ft 541 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 60.840000, -115.780000

Apia (APW) to Hay River (YHY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Hay River / Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) in Hay River, Canada is 9,662 kilometers (6,004 miles / 5,217 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 24°.

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 09:34 in Apia, it's 13:34 in Hay River. 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 Hay River (YHY) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 234° (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 Hay River / Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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