APW
Apia
Samoa
9,038 km
5,616 miles
YCQ
Chetwynd
Canada
Distance
9,038 km
5,616 mi / 4,880 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
26°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

APW YCQ
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Chetwynd Airport
IATA Code APW YCQ
ICAO Code NSFA CYCQ
City Apia Chetwynd
Country Samoa Canada
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Dawson_Creek
Elevation 58 ft 2,000 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 55.690000, -121.630000

Apia (APW) to Chetwynd (YCQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Chetwynd Airport (YCQ) in Chetwynd, Canada is 9,038 kilometers (5,616 miles / 4,880 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.

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 21:11 in Apia, it's 01:11 in Chetwynd. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,942 feet between the two airports. Chetwynd Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Chetwynd (YCQ) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 229° (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 Chetwynd Airport (YCQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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