APW
Apia
Samoa
9,568 km
5,945 miles
YVQ
Norman Wells
Canada
Distance
9,568 km
5,945 mi / 5,166 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
17°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

APW YVQ
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Norman Wells Airport
IATA Code APW YVQ
ICAO Code NSFA CYVQ
City Apia Norman Wells
Country Samoa Canada
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Edmonton
Elevation 58 ft 238 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 65.280000, -126.800000

Apia (APW) to Norman Wells (YVQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Norman Wells Airport (YVQ) in Norman Wells, Canada is 9,568 kilometers (5,945 miles / 5,166 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 17°.

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 21:04 in Apia, it's 01:04 in Norman Wells. 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 Norman Wells (YVQ) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 224° (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 Norman Wells Airport (YVQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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