APW
Apia
Samoa
10,551 km
6,556 miles
YAC
Cat Lake
Canada
Distance
10,551 km
6,556 mi / 5,697 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
38°
northeast

Airport Comparison

APW YAC
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Cat Lake Airport
IATA Code APW YAC
ICAO Code NSFA CYAC
City Apia Cat Lake
Country Samoa Canada
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Winnipeg
Elevation 58 ft 1,344 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 51.730000, -91.820000

Apia (APW) to Cat Lake (YAC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Cat Lake Airport (YAC) in Cat Lake, Canada is 10,551 kilometers (6,556 miles / 5,697 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 17:08 in Apia, it's 22:08 in Cat Lake. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,286 feet between the two airports. Cat Lake Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Cat Lake (YAC) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 254° (west 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 Cat Lake Airport (YAC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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