APW
Apia
Samoa
12,002 km
7,458 miles
YKG
Kangirsuk
Canada
Distance
12,002 km
7,458 mi / 6,481 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
31°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

APW YKG
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Kangirsuk Airport
IATA Code APW YKG
ICAO Code NSFA CYAS
City Apia Kangirsuk
Country Samoa Canada
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Toronto
Elevation 58 ft 403 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 60.030000, -70.000000

Apia (APW) to Kangirsuk (YKG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Kangirsuk Airport (YKG) in Kangirsuk, Canada is 12,002 kilometers (7,458 miles / 6,481 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

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 06:51 in Apia, it's 12:51 in Kangirsuk. 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 Kangirsuk (YKG) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 273° (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 Kangirsuk Airport (YKG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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