APW
Apia
Samoa
8,762 km
5,445 miles
YWL
Williams Lake
Canada
Distance
8,762 km
5,445 mi / 4,731 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
29°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

APW YWL
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Williams Lake Airport
IATA Code APW YWL
ICAO Code NSFA CYWL
City Apia Williams Lake
Country Samoa Canada
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Vancouver
Elevation 58 ft 3,085 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 52.180000, -122.050000

Apia (APW) to Williams Lake (YWL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Williams Lake Airport (YWL) in Williams Lake, Canada is 8,762 kilometers (5,445 miles / 4,731 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 05:42 in Apia, it's 08:42 in Williams Lake. With a 21-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,027 feet between the two airports. Williams Lake Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Williams Lake (YWL) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 229° (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 Williams Lake Airport (YWL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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