APW
Apia
Samoa
9,319 km
5,791 miles
TAP
Tapachula
Mexico
Distance
9,319 km
5,791 mi / 5,032 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
73°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

APW TAP
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Tapachula International Airport
IATA Code APW TAP
ICAO Code NSFA MMTP
City Apia Tapachula
Country Samoa Mexico
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Mexico_City
Elevation 58 ft 97 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 14.790000, -92.370000

Apia (APW) to Tapachula (TAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Tapachula International Airport (TAP) in Tapachula, Mexico is 9,319 kilometers (5,791 miles / 5,032 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

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 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 06:57 in Apia, it's 11:57 in Tapachula. 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 Tapachula (TAP) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 254° (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 Tapachula International Airport (TAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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