APW
Apia
Samoa
11,073 km
6,881 miles
YEL
Elliot Lake
Canada
Distance
11,073 km
6,881 mi / 5,979 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
44°
northeast

Airport Comparison

APW YEL
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Elliot Lake Municipal Airport
IATA Code APW YEL
ICAO Code NSFA CYEL
City Apia Elliot Lake
Country Samoa Canada
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Toronto
Elevation 58 ft 1,087 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 46.350000, -82.560000

Apia (APW) to Elliot Lake (YEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Elliot Lake Municipal Airport (YEL) in Elliot Lake, Canada is 11,073 kilometers (6,881 miles / 5,979 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 16:17 in Apia, it's 22:17 in Elliot Lake. With a 18-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 1,029 feet between the two airports. Elliot Lake Municipal Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Elliot Lake (YEL) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 260° (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 Elliot Lake Municipal Airport (YEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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