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Apia (APW) to Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon Airport (UPN) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon Airport (UPN) in Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon Airport, Mexico is 8,501 kilometers (5,282 miles / 4,590 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.
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 13:32 in Apia, it's 18:32 in Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon Airport. 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.
There is a significant elevation difference of 5,200 feet between the two airports. Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon Airport (UPN) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 250° (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 Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon Airport (UPN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.