APW
Apia
Samoa
9,986 km
6,205 miles
TQO
Tulum
Mexico
Distance
9,986 km
6,205 mi / 5,392 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
69°
east northeast

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APW TQO
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport
IATA Code APW TQO
ICAO Code NSFA MMTU
City Apia Tulum
Country Samoa Mexico
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Cancun
Elevation 58 ft 7 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 20.230000, -87.430000

Apia (APW) to Tulum (TQO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport (TQO) in Tulum, Mexico is 9,986 kilometers (6,205 miles / 5,392 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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 20:08 in Apia, it's 02:08 in Tulum. With a 18-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 Tulum (TQO) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 255° (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 Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport (TQO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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