MXS
Maota
Samoa
14,139 km
8,785 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
14,139 km
8,785 mi / 7,634 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
118°
east southeast

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MXS SSA
Airport Name Maota Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code MXS SSA
ICAO Code NSMA SBSV
City Maota Salvador
Country Samoa Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Bahia
Elevation 0 ft 64 ft
Coordinates -13.740000, -172.260000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Maota (MXS) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maota Airport (MXS) in Maota, Samoa to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 14,139 kilometers (8,785 miles / 7,634 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east southeast at a heading of 118°.

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 Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:32 in Maota, it's 20:32 in Salvador. With a 16-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 Salvador (SSA) to Maota (MXS) follows a heading of 241° (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 Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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