KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
11,914 km
7,403 miles
MXS
Maota
Samoa
Distance
11,914 km
7,403 mi / 6,433 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
97°
east

Airport Comparison

KTM MXS
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Maota Airport
IATA Code KTM MXS
ICAO Code VNKT NSMA
City Kathmandu Maota
Country Nepal Samoa
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Pacific/Apia
Elevation 4,390 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -13.740000, -172.260000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Maota (MXS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Maota Airport (MXS) in Maota, Samoa is 11,914 kilometers (7,403 miles / 6,433 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

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 Nepal 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 11:42 in Kathmandu, it's 18:57 in Maota. With a 7.25-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,390 feet between the two airports. Maota Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Maota (MXS) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 295° (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 Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Maota Airport (MXS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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