FRA
Frankfurt am Main
Germany
15,979 km
9,929 miles
MXS
Maota
Samoa
Distance
15,979 km
9,929 mi / 8,628 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
north

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FRA MXS
Airport Name Frankfurt am Main International Airport Maota Airport
IATA Code FRA MXS
ICAO Code EDDF NSMA
City Frankfurt am Main Maota
Country Germany Samoa
Timezone Europe/Berlin Pacific/Apia
Elevation 364 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 50.030000, 8.540000 -13.740000, -172.260000

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Maota (MXS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) in Frankfurt am Main, Germany to Maota Airport (MXS) in Maota, Samoa is 15,979 kilometers (9,929 miles / 8,628 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 1°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:25 in Frankfurt am Main, it's 22:25 in Maota. With a 12-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 Frankfurt am Main (FRA) follows a heading of 359° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) and Maota Airport (MXS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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