APW
Apia
Samoa
8,551 km
5,313 miles
QBC
Bella Coola
Canada
Distance
8,551 km
5,313 mi / 4,617 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
27°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

APW QBC
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Bella Coola Airport
IATA Code APW QBC
ICAO Code NSFA CYBD
City Apia Bella Coola
Country Samoa Canada
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Vancouver
Elevation 58 ft 117 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 52.390000, -126.600000

Apia (APW) to Bella Coola (QBC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Bella Coola Airport (QBC) in Bella Coola, Canada is 8,551 kilometers (5,313 miles / 4,617 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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 10:06 in Apia, it's 13:06 in Bella Coola. 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.

The return flight from Bella Coola (QBC) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 225° (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 Bella Coola Airport (QBC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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