ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
18,426 km
11,450 miles
MXS
Maota
Samoa
Distance
18,426 km
11,450 mi / 9,949 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
233°
southwest

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Airport Comparison

ABJ MXS
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Maota Airport
IATA Code ABJ MXS
ICAO Code DIAP NSMA
City Abidjan Maota
Country Ivory Coast Samoa
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Pacific/Apia
Elevation 21 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 -13.740000, -172.260000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Maota (MXS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Maota Airport (MXS) in Maota, Samoa is 18,426 kilometers (11,450 miles / 9,949 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying southwest at a heading of 233°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:33 in Abidjan, it's 06:33 in Maota. With a 13-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 Maota (MXS) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 125° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) and Maota Airport (MXS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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