APW
Apia
Samoa
12,016 km
7,466 miles
YQC
Quaqtaq
Canada
Distance
12,016 km
7,466 mi / 6,488 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
30°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

APW YQC
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Quaqtaq Airport
IATA Code APW YQC
ICAO Code NSFA CYHA
City Apia Quaqtaq
Country Samoa Canada
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Toronto
Elevation 58 ft 103 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 61.050000, -69.620000

Apia (APW) to Quaqtaq (YQC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Quaqtaq Airport (YQC) in Quaqtaq, Canada is 12,016 kilometers (7,466 miles / 6,488 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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 21:16 in Apia, it's 03:16 in Quaqtaq. 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 Quaqtaq (YQC) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 274° (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 Quaqtaq Airport (YQC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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