MXS
Maota
Samoa
10,693 km
6,644 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
10,693 km
6,644 mi / 5,774 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
63°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

MXS TPA
Airport Name Maota Airport Tampa International Airport
IATA Code MXS TPA
ICAO Code NSMA KTPA
City Maota Tampa
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/New_York
Elevation 0 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -13.740000, -172.260000 27.980000, -82.530000

Maota (MXS) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maota Airport (MXS) in Maota, Samoa to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 10,693 kilometers (6,644 miles / 5,774 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 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 22:51 in Maota, it's 04:51 in Tampa. 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 Tampa (TPA) to Maota (MXS) follows a heading of 258° (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 Tampa International Airport (TPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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