APW
Apia
Samoa
7,961 km
4,947 miles
PCO
La Ribera
Mexico
Distance
7,961 km
4,947 mi / 4,299 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
59°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

APW PCO
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Punta Colorada Airport
IATA Code APW PCO
ICAO Code NSFA MMPL
City Apia La Ribera
Country Samoa Mexico
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Mazatlan
Elevation 58 ft 55 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 23.580000, -109.540000

Apia (APW) to La Ribera (PCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Punta Colorada Airport (PCO) in La Ribera, Mexico is 7,961 kilometers (4,947 miles / 4,299 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, 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 18:21 in Apia, it's 22:21 in La Ribera. 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 La Ribera (PCO) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 245° (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 Punta Colorada Airport (PCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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