APW
Apia
Samoa
8,430 km
5,238 miles
LZC
Lazaro Cardenas
Mexico
Distance
8,430 km
5,238 mi / 4,552 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
67°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

APW LZC
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Lazaro Cardenas Airport
IATA Code APW LZC
ICAO Code NSFA MMLC
City Apia Lazaro Cardenas
Country Samoa Mexico
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Mexico_City
Elevation 58 ft 39 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 18.000000, -102.220000

Apia (APW) to Lazaro Cardenas (LZC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Lazaro Cardenas Airport (LZC) in Lazaro Cardenas, Mexico is 8,430 kilometers (5,238 miles / 4,552 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

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 08:56 in Apia, it's 13:56 in Lazaro Cardenas. 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 Lazaro Cardenas (LZC) 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 Lazaro Cardenas Airport (LZC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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