AKV
Akulivik
Canada
11,555 km
7,180 miles
APW
Apia
Samoa
Distance
11,555 km
7,180 mi / 6,239 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
America/Toronto
Heading
266°
west

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AKV APW
Airport Name Akulivik Airport Faleolo International Airport
IATA Code AKV APW
ICAO Code CYKO NSFA
City Akulivik Apia
Country Canada Samoa
Timezone America/Toronto Pacific/Apia
Elevation 75 ft 58 ft
Coordinates 60.820000, -78.150000 -13.830000, -172.010000

Akulivik (AKV) to Apia (APW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Akulivik Airport (AKV) in Akulivik, Canada to Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa is 11,555 kilometers (7,180 miles / 6,239 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 266°.

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 Canada with Samoa. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:27 in Akulivik, it's 12:27 in Apia. 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 Apia (APW) to Akulivik (AKV) follows a heading of 30° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Akulivik Airport (AKV) and Faleolo International Airport (APW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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