APW
Apia
Samoa
8,851 km
5,500 miles
YDB
Burwash
Canada
Distance
8,851 km
5,500 mi / 4,779 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
15°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

APW YDB
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Burwash Airport
IATA Code APW YDB
ICAO Code NSFA CYDB
City Apia Burwash
Country Samoa Canada
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Vancouver
Elevation 58 ft 2,647 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 61.370000, -139.040000

Apia (APW) to Burwash (YDB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Burwash Airport (YDB) in Burwash, Canada is 8,851 kilometers (5,500 miles / 4,779 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 15°.

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 09:26 in Apia, it's 12:26 in Burwash. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,589 feet between the two airports. Burwash Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Burwash (YDB) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 212° (south 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 Burwash Airport (YDB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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