APW
Apia
Samoa
12,986 km
8,069 miles
YWM
Williams Harbour
Canada
Distance
12,986 km
8,069 mi / 7,012 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16.5h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
38°
northeast

Airport Comparison

APW YWM
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Williams Harbour Airport
IATA Code APW YWM
ICAO Code NSFA CCA6
City Apia Williams Harbour
Country Samoa Canada
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/St_Johns
Elevation 58 ft 70 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 52.570000, -55.780000

Apia (APW) to Williams Harbour (YWM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Williams Harbour Airport (YWM) in Williams Harbour, Canada is 12,986 kilometers (8,069 miles / 7,012 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 20:48 in Apia, it's 04:18 in Williams Harbour. With a 16.5-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 Williams Harbour (YWM) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 283° (west northwest). 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 Williams Harbour Airport (YWM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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