MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
10,906 km
6,776 miles
MXS
Maota
Samoa
Distance
10,906 km
6,776 mi / 5,889 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
America/Bogota
Heading
257°
west southwest

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Airport Comparison

MDE MXS
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Maota Airport
IATA Code MDE MXS
ICAO Code SKRG NSMA
City Rionegro Maota
Country Colombia Samoa
Timezone America/Bogota Pacific/Apia
Elevation 6,955 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 -13.740000, -172.260000

Rionegro (MDE) to Maota (MXS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Maota Airport (MXS) in Maota, Samoa is 10,906 kilometers (6,776 miles / 5,889 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 257°.

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 Colombia 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 16:33 in Rionegro, it's 10:33 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,955 feet between the two airports. Maota Airport sits lower than Jose Maria Cordova International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Maota (MXS) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 86° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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