APW
Apia
Samoa
9,749 km
6,058 miles
YPY
Fort Chipewyan
Canada
Distance
9,749 km
6,058 mi / 5,264 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
27°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

APW YPY
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Fort Chipewyan Airport
IATA Code APW YPY
ICAO Code NSFA CYPY
City Apia Fort Chipewyan
Country Samoa Canada
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Edmonton
Elevation 58 ft 761 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 58.770000, -111.120000

Apia (APW) to Fort Chipewyan (YPY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Fort Chipewyan Airport (YPY) in Fort Chipewyan, Canada is 9,749 kilometers (6,058 miles / 5,264 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 20:16 in Apia, it's 00:16 in Fort Chipewyan. 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.

The return flight from Fort Chipewyan (YPY) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 238° (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 Fort Chipewyan Airport (YPY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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