APW
Apia
Samoa
12,664 km
7,869 miles
YYR
Goose Bay
Canada
Distance
12,664 km
7,869 mi / 6,838 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
37°
northeast

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APW YYR
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Goose Bay Airport
IATA Code APW YYR
ICAO Code NSFA CYYR
City Apia Goose Bay
Country Samoa Canada
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Goose_Bay
Elevation 58 ft 160 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 53.320000, -60.430000

Apia (APW) to Goose Bay (YYR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Goose Bay Airport (YYR) in Goose Bay, Canada is 12,664 kilometers (7,869 miles / 6,838 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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 23:11 in Apia, it's 06:11 in Goose Bay. 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 Goose Bay (YYR) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 279° (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 Goose Bay Airport (YYR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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