CUN
Cancun
Mexico
10,038 km
6,237 miles
FGI
Apia
Samoa
Distance
10,038 km
6,237 mi / 5,420 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
America/Cancun
Heading
255°
west southwest

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CUN FGI
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Fagali'i Airport
IATA Code CUN FGI
ICAO Code MMUN NSFI
City Cancun Apia
Country Mexico Samoa
Timezone America/Cancun Pacific/Apia
Elevation 22 ft 131 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 -13.850000, -171.740000

Cancun (CUN) to Apia (FGI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Fagali'i Airport (FGI) in Apia, Samoa is 10,038 kilometers (6,237 miles / 5,420 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 255°.

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 Mexico with Samoa. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:25 in Cancun, it's 01:25 in Apia. 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 Apia (FGI) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 68° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Cancun International Airport (CUN) and Fagali'i Airport (FGI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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