APW
Apia
Samoa
8,812 km
5,476 miles
NLU
Reyes Acozac
Mexico
Distance
8,812 km
5,476 mi / 4,758 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
66°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

APW NLU
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Santa Lucia Air Force Base
IATA Code APW NLU
ICAO Code NSFA MMSM
City Apia Reyes Acozac
Country Samoa Mexico
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Mexico_City
Elevation 58 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 19.760000, -99.020000

Apia (APW) to Reyes Acozac (NLU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Santa Lucia Air Force Base (NLU) in Reyes Acozac, Mexico is 8,812 kilometers (5,476 miles / 4,758 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 02:21 in Apia, it's 07:21 in Reyes Acozac. 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 Reyes Acozac (NLU) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 251° (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 Santa Lucia Air Force Base (NLU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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