How big is the island of Yap?
Yap actually consists of 4 major islands linked by roads. The cluster is shaped like a kite & is 17 miles long by 6 miles wide, at the widest point. The land mass is 39 square miles, ringed by mangrove shoreline, protected lagoons, secluded beaches & a coral barrier reef. What specific airline do I take to reach this magical island? Yap is served 3 times weekly from Guam (direct, non-stop flights) & 3 times weekly from Palau (direct, non-stop flights) by Continental Airlines using new 737-900 jet aircraft. How long does it take to get to Yap Island from the USA? From Guam it is 1 hour & 15 minutes & only 45 minutes from Palau. LAX to Guam will take a bit more than 10 hours, but flights are efficient, friendly & never a hassle. Do the Yap islanders speak English? Yes, everybody on Yap speaks English. Since the end of World War Two, Yap has been part of the U.S. Trust Territory (until gaining independence 20 years ago). English has been taught in the Yap school system & the islanders are
