APW
Apia
Samoa
8,490 km
5,276 miles
ZIH
Ixtapa
Mexico
Distance
8,490 km
5,276 mi / 4,584 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
68°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

APW ZIH
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport
IATA Code APW ZIH
ICAO Code NSFA MMZH
City Apia Ixtapa
Country Samoa Mexico
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Mexico_City
Elevation 58 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 17.600000, -101.460000

Apia (APW) to Ixtapa (ZIH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) in Ixtapa, Mexico is 8,490 kilometers (5,276 miles / 4,584 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 68°.

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 12:10 in Apia, it's 17:10 in Ixtapa. 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 Ixtapa (ZIH) 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 Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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