MXS
Maota
Samoa
16,688 km
10,369 miles
NCE
Nice
France
Distance
16,688 km
10,369 mi / 9,011 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

MXS NCE
Airport Name Maota Airport Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport
IATA Code MXS NCE
ICAO Code NSMA LFMN
City Maota Nice
Country Samoa France
Timezone Pacific/Apia Europe/Paris
Elevation 0 ft 12 ft
Coordinates -13.740000, -172.260000 43.660000, 7.220000

Maota (MXS) to Nice (NCE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maota Airport (MXS) in Maota, Samoa to Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France is 16,688 kilometers (10,369 miles / 9,011 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north at a heading of 1°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:51 in Maota, it's 02:51 in Nice. With a 12-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 Nice (NCE) to Maota (MXS) follows a heading of 359° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Maota Airport (MXS) and Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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