APW
Apia
Samoa
8,750 km
5,437 miles
YLW
Kelowna
Canada
Distance
8,750 km
5,437 mi / 4,725 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
31°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

APW YLW
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Kelowna Airport
IATA Code APW YLW
ICAO Code NSFA CYLW
City Apia Kelowna
Country Samoa Canada
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Vancouver
Elevation 58 ft 1,409 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 49.960000, -119.380000

Apia (APW) to Kelowna (YLW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Kelowna Airport (YLW) in Kelowna, Canada is 8,750 kilometers (5,437 miles / 4,725 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

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 16:17 in Apia, it's 19:17 in Kelowna. 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 1,351 feet between the two airports. Kelowna Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Kelowna (YLW) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 232° (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 Kelowna Airport (YLW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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