BCN
Barcelona
Spain
16,902 km
10,502 miles
MXS
Maota
Samoa
Distance
16,902 km
10,502 mi / 9,126 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
348°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

BCN MXS
Airport Name Barcelona International Airport Maota Airport
IATA Code BCN MXS
ICAO Code LEBL NSMA
City Barcelona Maota
Country Spain Samoa
Timezone Europe/Madrid Pacific/Apia
Elevation 12 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 41.300000, 2.080000 -13.740000, -172.260000

Barcelona (BCN) to Maota (MXS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barcelona International Airport (BCN) in Barcelona, Spain to Maota Airport (MXS) in Maota, Samoa is 16,902 kilometers (10,502 miles / 9,126 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northwest at a heading of 348°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:28 in Barcelona, it's 14:28 in Maota. 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 Maota (MXS) to Barcelona (BCN) follows a heading of 9° (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 Barcelona International Airport (BCN) and Maota Airport (MXS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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