APW
Apia
Samoa
9,135 km
5,676 miles
YQU
Grande Prairie
Canada
Distance
9,135 km
5,676 mi / 4,933 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
27°
north northeast

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Airport Comparison

APW YQU
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Grande Prairie Airport
IATA Code APW YQU
ICAO Code NSFA CYQU
City Apia Grande Prairie
Country Samoa Canada
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Edmonton
Elevation 58 ft 2,195 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 55.180000, -118.890000

Apia (APW) to Grande Prairie (YQU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) in Grande Prairie, Canada is 9,135 kilometers (5,676 miles / 4,933 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 10:49 in Apia, it's 15:49 in Grande Prairie. 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 2,137 feet between the two airports. Grande Prairie Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Grande Prairie (YQU) 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 Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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