APW
Apia
Samoa
12,797 km
7,951 miles
YQY
Sydney
Canada
Distance
12,797 km
7,951 mi / 6,910 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
45°
northeast

Airport Comparison

APW YQY
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport
IATA Code APW YQY
ICAO Code NSFA CYQY
City Apia Sydney
Country Samoa Canada
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Glace_Bay
Elevation 58 ft 203 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 46.160000, -60.050000

Apia (APW) to Sydney (YQY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) in Sydney, Canada is 12,797 kilometers (7,951 miles / 6,910 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 22:49 in Apia, it's 05:49 in Sydney. With a 17-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 Sydney (YQY) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 276° (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 Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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