APW
Apia
Samoa
12,947 km
8,045 miles
YDF
Deer Lake
Canada
Distance
12,947 km
8,045 mi / 6,991 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16.5h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
42°
northeast

Airport Comparison

APW YDF
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Deer Lake Airport
IATA Code APW YDF
ICAO Code NSFA CYDF
City Apia Deer Lake
Country Samoa Canada
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/St_Johns
Elevation 58 ft 72 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 49.210000, -57.390000

Apia (APW) to Deer Lake (YDF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Deer Lake Airport (YDF) in Deer Lake, Canada is 12,947 kilometers (8,045 miles / 6,991 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 11:48 in Apia, it's 19:18 in Deer Lake. With a 16.5-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 Deer Lake (YDF) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 280° (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 Deer Lake Airport (YDF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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