DEN
Denver
United States
9,164 km
5,694 miles
MXS
Maota
Samoa
Distance
9,164 km
5,694 mi / 4,948 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+20h
America/Denver
Heading
245°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

DEN MXS
Airport Name Denver International Airport Maota Airport
IATA Code DEN MXS
ICAO Code KDEN NSMA
City Denver Maota
Country United States Samoa
Timezone America/Denver Pacific/Apia
Elevation 5,434 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 -13.740000, -172.260000

Denver (DEN) to Maota (MXS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Maota Airport (MXS) in Maota, Samoa is 9,164 kilometers (5,694 miles / 4,948 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 United States 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 00:27 in Denver, it's 20:27 in Maota. With a 20-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 5,434 feet between the two airports. Maota Airport sits lower than Denver International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Maota (MXS) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 46° (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 Denver International Airport (DEN) and Maota Airport (MXS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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