APW
Apia
Samoa
9,111 km
5,661 miles
YDQ
Dawson Creek
Canada
Distance
9,111 km
5,661 mi / 4,920 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
27°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

APW YDQ
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Dawson Creek Airport
IATA Code APW YDQ
ICAO Code NSFA CYDQ
City Apia Dawson Creek
Country Samoa Canada
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Dawson_Creek
Elevation 58 ft 2,148 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 55.740000, -120.180000

Apia (APW) to Dawson Creek (YDQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Dawson Creek Airport (YDQ) in Dawson Creek, Canada is 9,111 kilometers (5,661 miles / 4,920 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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 14:53 in Apia, it's 18:53 in Dawson Creek. 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 2,090 feet between the two airports. Dawson Creek Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Dawson Creek (YDQ) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 230° (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 Dawson Creek Airport (YDQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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