APW
Apia
Samoa
8,522 km
5,295 miles
CUU
Chihuahua
Mexico
Distance
8,522 km
5,295 mi / 4,601 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
55°
northeast

Airport Comparison

APW CUU
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport
IATA Code APW CUU
ICAO Code NSFA MMCU
City Apia Chihuahua
Country Samoa Mexico
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Mazatlan
Elevation 58 ft 4,462 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 28.700000, -105.970000

Apia (APW) to Chihuahua (CUU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport (CUU) in Chihuahua, Mexico is 8,522 kilometers (5,295 miles / 4,601 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 01:08 in Apia, it's 05:08 in Chihuahua. 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 4,404 feet between the two airports. General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Chihuahua (CUU) 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 General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport (CUU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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