APW
Apia
Samoa
11,598 km
7,206 miles
YPX
Puvirnituq
Canada
Distance
11,598 km
7,206 mi / 6,262 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
31°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

APW YPX
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Puvirnituq Airport
IATA Code APW YPX
ICAO Code NSFA CYPX
City Apia Puvirnituq
Country Samoa Canada
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Toronto
Elevation 58 ft 74 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 60.050000, -77.290000

Apia (APW) to Puvirnituq (YPX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Puvirnituq Airport (YPX) in Puvirnituq, Canada is 11,598 kilometers (7,206 miles / 6,262 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 11:55 in Apia, it's 17:55 in Puvirnituq. 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 Puvirnituq (YPX) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 267° (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 Puvirnituq Airport (YPX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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