MCT
Muscat
Oman
14,607 km
9,076 miles
MXS
Maota
Samoa
Distance
14,607 km
9,076 mi / 7,887 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Asia/Muscat
Heading
88°
east

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Airport Comparison

MCT MXS
Airport Name Muscat International Airport Maota Airport
IATA Code MCT MXS
ICAO Code OOMS NSMA
City Muscat Maota
Country Oman Samoa
Timezone Asia/Muscat Pacific/Apia
Elevation 48 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 23.590000, 58.280000 -13.740000, -172.260000

Muscat (MCT) to Maota (MXS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman to Maota Airport (MXS) in Maota, Samoa is 14,607 kilometers (9,076 miles / 7,887 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

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 Oman 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 03:50 in Muscat, it's 12:50 in Maota. With a 9-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 Muscat (MCT) follows a heading of 289° (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 Muscat International Airport (MCT) and Maota Airport (MXS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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