HAN
Hanoi
Vietnam
9,745 km
6,055 miles
MXS
Maota
Samoa
Distance
9,745 km
6,055 mi / 5,262 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
106°
east southeast

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HAN MXS
Airport Name Noi Bai International Airport Maota Airport
IATA Code HAN MXS
ICAO Code VVNB NSMA
City Hanoi Maota
Country Vietnam Samoa
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh Pacific/Apia
Elevation 39 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 21.220000, 105.810000 -13.740000, -172.260000

Hanoi (HAN) to Maota (MXS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) in Hanoi, Vietnam to Maota Airport (MXS) in Maota, Samoa is 9,745 kilometers (6,055 miles / 5,262 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 106°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:01 in Hanoi, it's 16:01 in Maota. With a 6-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 Hanoi (HAN) follows a heading of 293° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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