APW
Apia
Samoa
11,443 km
7,110 miles
YNC
Wemindji
Canada
Distance
11,443 km
7,110 mi / 6,178 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
38°
northeast

Airport Comparison

APW YNC
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Wemindji Airport
IATA Code APW YNC
ICAO Code NSFA CYNC
City Apia Wemindji
Country Samoa Canada
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Toronto
Elevation 58 ft 66 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 53.010000, -78.830000

Apia (APW) to Wemindji (YNC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Wemindji Airport (YNC) in Wemindji, Canada is 11,443 kilometers (7,110 miles / 6,178 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 05:17 in Apia, it's 11:17 in Wemindji. 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.

The return flight from Wemindji (YNC) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 264° (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 Wemindji Airport (YNC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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