HNL
Honolulu
United States
4,201 km
2,610 miles
MXS
Maota
Samoa
Distance
4,201 km
2,610 mi / 2,268 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+23h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
203°
south southwest

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HNL MXS
Airport Name Daniel K Inouye International Airport Maota Airport
IATA Code HNL MXS
ICAO Code PHNL NSMA
City Honolulu Maota
Country United States Samoa
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Pacific/Apia
Elevation 13 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 21.320000, -157.920000 -13.740000, -172.260000

Honolulu (HNL) to Maota (MXS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States to Maota Airport (MXS) in Maota, Samoa is 4,201 kilometers (2,610 miles / 2,268 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southwest at a heading of 203°.

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 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 20:44 in Honolulu, it's 19:44 in Maota. With a 23-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 Honolulu (HNL) follows a heading of 22° (north 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 Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) and Maota Airport (MXS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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