HKG
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
8,982 km
5,581 miles
MXS
Maota
Samoa
Distance
8,982 km
5,581 mi / 4,850 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Hong_Kong
Heading
109°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

HKG MXS
Airport Name Chek Lap Kok International Airport Maota Airport
IATA Code HKG MXS
ICAO Code VHHH NSMA
City Hong Kong Maota
Country Hong Kong Samoa
Timezone Asia/Hong_Kong Pacific/Apia
Elevation 28 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 22.310000, 113.920000 -13.740000, -172.260000

Hong Kong (HKG) to Maota (MXS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong to Maota Airport (MXS) in Maota, Samoa is 8,982 kilometers (5,581 miles / 4,850 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 109°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Hong Kong 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 14:45 in Hong Kong, it's 19:45 in Maota. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Maota (MXS) to Hong Kong (HKG) follows a heading of 296° (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 Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) and Maota Airport (MXS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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