APW
Apia
Samoa
8,309 km
5,163 miles
TPQ
Tepic
Mexico
Distance
8,309 km
5,163 mi / 4,487 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
63°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

APW TPQ
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Amado Nervo National Airport
IATA Code APW TPQ
ICAO Code NSFA MMEP
City Apia Tepic
Country Samoa Mexico
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Mazatlan
Elevation 58 ft 3,020 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 21.420000, -104.840000

Apia (APW) to Tepic (TPQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Amado Nervo National Airport (TPQ) in Tepic, Mexico is 8,309 kilometers (5,163 miles / 4,487 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 18:53 in Apia, it's 22:53 in Tepic. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,962 feet between the two airports. Amado Nervo National Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Tepic (TPQ) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 248° (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 Amado Nervo National Airport (TPQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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