BSB
Brasilia
Brazil
13,068 km
8,120 miles
MXS
Maota
Samoa
Distance
13,068 km
8,120 mi / 7,056 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
245°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BSB MXS
Airport Name Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport Maota Airport
IATA Code BSB MXS
ICAO Code SBBR NSMA
City Brasilia Maota
Country Brazil Samoa
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Apia
Elevation 3,497 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -15.870000, -47.920000 -13.740000, -172.260000

Brasilia (BSB) to Maota (MXS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) in Brasilia, Brazil to Maota Airport (MXS) in Maota, Samoa is 13,068 kilometers (8,120 miles / 7,056 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 245°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:21 in Brasilia, it's 18:21 in Maota. With a 16-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,497 feet between the two airports. Maota Airport sits lower than Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport.

The return flight from Maota (MXS) to Brasilia (BSB) follows a heading of 116° (east 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 Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) and Maota Airport (MXS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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