MXS
Maota
Samoa
8,663 km
5,383 miles
SLC
Salt Lake City
United States
Distance
8,663 km
5,383 mi / 4,678 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
42°
northeast

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MXS SLC
Airport Name Maota Airport Salt Lake City International Airport
IATA Code MXS SLC
ICAO Code NSMA KSLC
City Maota Salt Lake City
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Denver
Elevation 0 ft 4,231 ft
Coordinates -13.740000, -172.260000 40.790000, -111.980000

Maota (MXS) to Salt Lake City (SLC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maota Airport (MXS) in Maota, Samoa to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) in Salt Lake City, United States is 8,663 kilometers (5,383 miles / 4,678 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:44 in Maota, it's 19:44 in Salt Lake City. With a 20-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 4,231 feet between the two airports. Salt Lake City International Airport sits higher than Maota Airport.

The return flight from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Maota (MXS) follows a heading of 240° (west 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 Maota Airport (MXS) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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