APW
Apia
Samoa
9,783 km
6,079 miles
YSM
Fort Smith
Canada
Distance
9,783 km
6,079 mi / 5,283 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
26°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

APW YSM
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Fort Smith Airport
IATA Code APW YSM
ICAO Code NSFA CYSM
City Apia Fort Smith
Country Samoa Canada
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Edmonton
Elevation 58 ft 671 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 60.020000, -111.960000

Apia (APW) to Fort Smith (YSM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Fort Smith Airport (YSM) in Fort Smith, Canada is 9,783 kilometers (6,079 miles / 5,283 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.

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 08:21 in Apia, it's 12:21 in Fort Smith. 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 Fort Smith (YSM) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 237° (west 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 Fort Smith Airport (YSM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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