MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
8,817 km
5,478 miles
MXS
Maota
Samoa
Distance
8,817 km
5,478 mi / 4,761 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+19h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
251°
west southwest

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Airport Comparison

MEX MXS
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Maota Airport
IATA Code MEX MXS
ICAO Code MMMX NSMA
City Mexico City Maota
Country Mexico Samoa
Timezone America/Mexico_City Pacific/Apia
Elevation 7,316 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -13.740000, -172.260000

Mexico City (MEX) to Maota (MXS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Maota Airport (MXS) in Maota, Samoa is 8,817 kilometers (5,478 miles / 4,761 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 251°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Mexico with Samoa. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:49 in Mexico City, it's 12:49 in Maota. With a 19-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 7,316 feet between the two airports. Maota Airport sits lower than Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Maota (MXS) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 67° (east 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 Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Maota Airport (MXS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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