MXS
Maota
Samoa
2,460 km
1,529 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
2,460 km
1,529 mi / 1,328 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-23h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
103°
east southeast

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MXS PPT
Airport Name Maota Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code MXS PPT
ICAO Code NSMA NTAA
City Maota Papeete
Country Samoa French Polynesia
Timezone Pacific/Apia Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 0 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -13.740000, -172.260000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Maota (MXS) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maota Airport (MXS) in Maota, Samoa to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 2,460 kilometers (1,529 miles / 1,328 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east southeast at a heading of 103°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Samoa with French Polynesia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:52 in Maota, it's 19:52 in Papeete. With a 23-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 Papeete (PPT) to Maota (MXS) follows a heading of 277° (west). 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 Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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