APW
Apia
Samoa
8,207 km
5,099 miles
CUL
Culiacan
Mexico
Distance
8,207 km
5,099 mi / 4,431 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
59°
east northeast

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APW CUL
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Federal de Bachigualato International Airport
IATA Code APW CUL
ICAO Code NSFA MMCL
City Apia Culiacan
Country Samoa Mexico
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Mazatlan
Elevation 58 ft 108 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 24.760000, -107.470000

Apia (APW) to Culiacan (CUL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Federal de Bachigualato International Airport (CUL) in Culiacan, Mexico is 8,207 kilometers (5,099 miles / 4,431 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 Samoa with Mexico. 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 02:10 in Apia, it's 06:10 in Culiacan. With a 20-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 Culiacan (CUL) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 246° (west southwest). 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 Federal de Bachigualato International Airport (CUL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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