KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
9,652 km
5,997 miles
MXS
Maota
Samoa
Distance
9,652 km
5,997 mi / 5,212 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
104°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

KUL MXS
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Maota Airport
IATA Code KUL MXS
ICAO Code WMKK NSMA
City Kuala Lumpur Maota
Country Malaysia Samoa
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Pacific/Apia
Elevation 69 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 -13.740000, -172.260000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Maota (MXS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Maota Airport (MXS) in Maota, Samoa is 9,652 kilometers (5,997 miles / 5,212 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 104°.

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 Malaysia 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 13:02 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 18:02 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 Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 274° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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