CUN
Cancun
Mexico
10,086 km
6,267 miles
MXS
Maota
Samoa
Distance
10,086 km
6,267 mi / 5,446 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
America/Cancun
Heading
256°
west southwest

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CUN MXS
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Maota Airport
IATA Code CUN MXS
ICAO Code MMUN NSMA
City Cancun Maota
Country Mexico Samoa
Timezone America/Cancun Pacific/Apia
Elevation 22 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 -13.740000, -172.260000

Cancun (CUN) to Maota (MXS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Maota Airport (MXS) in Maota, Samoa is 10,086 kilometers (6,267 miles / 5,446 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 256°.

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 22:36 in Cancun, it's 16:36 in Maota. 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 Maota (MXS) 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 Maota Airport (MXS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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