LIM
Lima
Peru
10,236 km
6,360 miles
MXS
Maota
Samoa
Distance
10,236 km
6,360 mi / 5,527 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
America/Lima
Heading
255°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

LIM MXS
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Maota Airport
IATA Code LIM MXS
ICAO Code SPJC NSMA
City Lima Maota
Country Peru Samoa
Timezone America/Lima Pacific/Apia
Elevation 113 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 -13.740000, -172.260000

Lima (LIM) to Maota (MXS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Maota Airport (MXS) in Maota, Samoa is 10,236 kilometers (6,360 miles / 5,527 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 255°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:10 in Lima, it's 12:10 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 Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 103° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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