APW
Apia
Samoa
11,379 km
7,071 miles
YAB
Arctic Bay Airport
Canada
Distance
11,379 km
7,071 mi / 6,144 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
17°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

APW YAB
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Arctic Bay Airport
IATA Code APW YAB
ICAO Code NSFA CYAB
City Apia N/A
Country Samoa Canada
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Rankin_Inlet
Elevation 58 ft 72 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 73.010000, -85.040000

Apia (APW) to Arctic Bay Airport (YAB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Arctic Bay Airport (YAB) in Arctic Bay Airport, Canada is 11,379 kilometers (7,071 miles / 6,144 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 23:45 in Apia, it's 04:45 in Arctic Bay Airport. With a 19-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 Arctic Bay Airport (YAB) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 263° (west). 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 Arctic Bay Airport (YAB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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