APW
Apia
Samoa
10,429 km
6,480 miles
YHD
Dryden
Canada
Distance
10,429 km
6,480 mi / 5,631 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
39°
northeast

Airport Comparison

APW YHD
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Dryden Regional Airport
IATA Code APW YHD
ICAO Code NSFA CYHD
City Apia Dryden
Country Samoa Canada
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Winnipeg
Elevation 58 ft 1,354 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 49.830000, -92.740000

Apia (APW) to Dryden (YHD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Dryden Regional Airport (YHD) in Dryden, Canada is 10,429 kilometers (6,480 miles / 5,631 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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 22:45 in Apia, it's 03:45 in Dryden. With a 19-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 1,296 feet between the two airports. Dryden Regional Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Dryden (YHD) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 253° (west 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 Dryden Regional Airport (YHD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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