LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
16,774 km
10,423 miles
MXS
Maota
Samoa
Distance
16,774 km
10,423 mi / 9,057 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
325°
northwest

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LIS MXS
Airport Name Lisbon Portela Airport Maota Airport
IATA Code LIS MXS
ICAO Code LPPT NSMA
City Lisbon Maota
Country Portugal Samoa
Timezone Europe/Lisbon Pacific/Apia
Elevation 374 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 38.780000, -9.140000 -13.740000, -172.260000

Lisbon (LIS) to Maota (MXS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal to Maota Airport (MXS) in Maota, Samoa is 16,774 kilometers (10,423 miles / 9,057 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 Portugal 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 07:40 in Lisbon, it's 20:40 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 Lisbon (LIS) follows a heading of 28° (north 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 Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) and Maota Airport (MXS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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