LHR
London
United Kingdom
15,756 km
9,790 miles
MXS
Maota
Samoa
Distance
15,756 km
9,790 mi / 8,507 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
Europe/London
Heading
347°
north northwest

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LHR MXS
Airport Name London Heathrow Airport Maota Airport
IATA Code LHR MXS
ICAO Code EGLL NSMA
City London Maota
Country United Kingdom Samoa
Timezone Europe/London Pacific/Apia
Elevation 83 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 51.470000, -0.460000 -13.740000, -172.260000

London (LHR) to Maota (MXS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom to Maota Airport (MXS) in Maota, Samoa is 15,756 kilometers (9,790 miles / 8,507 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 347°.

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 Kingdom with Samoa. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:47 in London, it's 20:47 in Maota. With a 13-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 London (LHR) follows a heading of 8° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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