ACA
Acapulco
Mexico
8,631 km
5,363 miles
APW
Apia
Samoa
Distance
8,631 km
5,363 mi / 4,660 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+19h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
251°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ACA APW
Airport Name General Juan N Alvarez International Airport Faleolo International Airport
IATA Code ACA APW
ICAO Code MMAA NSFA
City Acapulco Apia
Country Mexico Samoa
Timezone America/Mexico_City Pacific/Apia
Elevation 16 ft 58 ft
Coordinates 16.760000, -99.750000 -13.830000, -172.010000

Acapulco (ACA) to Apia (APW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Juan N Alvarez International Airport (ACA) in Acapulco, Mexico to Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa is 8,631 kilometers (5,363 miles / 4,660 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 251°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Mexico with Samoa. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:12 in Acapulco, it's 07:12 in Apia. 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.

The return flight from Apia (APW) to Acapulco (ACA) follows a heading of 69° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the General Juan N Alvarez International Airport (ACA) and Faleolo International Airport (APW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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