MSP
Minneapolis
United States
10,242 km
6,364 miles
MXS
Maota
Samoa
Distance
10,242 km
6,364 mi / 5,530 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
America/Chicago
Heading
253°
west southwest

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Airport Comparison

MSP MXS
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Maota Airport
IATA Code MSP MXS
ICAO Code KMSP NSMA
City Minneapolis Maota
Country United States Samoa
Timezone America/Chicago Pacific/Apia
Elevation 842 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 -13.740000, -172.260000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Maota (MXS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Maota Airport (MXS) in Maota, Samoa is 10,242 kilometers (6,364 miles / 5,530 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 253°.

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 United States 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 06:43 in Minneapolis, it's 00:43 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.

The return flight from Maota (MXS) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 44° (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 Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) and Maota Airport (MXS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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