APW
Apia
Samoa
9,588 km
5,958 miles
LAK
Aklavik
Canada
Distance
9,588 km
5,958 mi / 5,177 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
13°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

APW LAK
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Aklavik Airport
IATA Code APW LAK
ICAO Code NSFA CYKD
City Apia Aklavik
Country Samoa Canada
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Edmonton
Elevation 58 ft 23 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 68.220000, -135.010000

Apia (APW) to Aklavik (LAK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Aklavik Airport (LAK) in Aklavik, Canada is 9,588 kilometers (5,958 miles / 5,177 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 13°.

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 14:32 in Apia, it's 18:32 in Aklavik. 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 Aklavik (LAK) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 216° (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 Aklavik Airport (LAK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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