MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
14,851 km
9,228 miles
MXS
Maota
Samoa
Distance
14,851 km
9,228 mi / 8,019 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
146°
southeast

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Airport Comparison

MPM MXS
Airport Name Maputo Airport Maota Airport
IATA Code MPM MXS
ICAO Code FQMA NSMA
City Maputo Maota
Country Mozambique Samoa
Timezone Africa/Maputo Pacific/Apia
Elevation 145 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 -13.740000, -172.260000

Maputo (MPM) to Maota (MXS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Maota Airport (MXS) in Maota, Samoa is 14,851 kilometers (9,228 miles / 8,019 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southeast at a heading of 146°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:27 in Maputo, it's 18:27 in Maota. With a 11-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 Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 211° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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