APW
Apia
Samoa
10,856 km
6,746 miles
YQN
Nakina
Canada
Distance
10,856 km
6,746 mi / 5,862 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
40°
northeast

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APW YQN
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Nakina Airport
IATA Code APW YQN
ICAO Code NSFA CYQN
City Apia Nakina
Country Samoa Canada
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Toronto
Elevation 58 ft 1,057 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 50.180000, -86.700000

Apia (APW) to Nakina (YQN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Nakina Airport (YQN) in Nakina, Canada is 10,856 kilometers (6,746 miles / 5,862 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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 22:55 in Apia, it's 04:55 in Nakina. 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 Nakina (YQN) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 258° (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 Nakina Airport (YQN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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