JFK
New York
United States
11,706 km
7,274 miles
MXS
Maota
Samoa
Distance
11,706 km
7,274 mi / 6,321 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
America/New_York
Heading
265°
west

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JFK MXS
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Maota Airport
IATA Code JFK MXS
ICAO Code KJFK NSMA
City New York Maota
Country United States Samoa
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Apia
Elevation 13 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 -13.740000, -172.260000

New York (JFK) to Maota (MXS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Maota Airport (MXS) in Maota, Samoa is 11,706 kilometers (7,274 miles / 6,321 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 265°.

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 00:59 in New York, it's 18:59 in Maota. With a 18-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 New York (JFK) follows a heading of 51° (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 John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Maota Airport (MXS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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