BOS
Boston
United States
11,949 km
7,425 miles
MXS
Maota
Samoa
Distance
11,949 km
7,425 mi / 6,452 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
America/New_York
Heading
267°
west

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BOS MXS
Airport Name General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport Maota Airport
IATA Code BOS MXS
ICAO Code KBOS NSMA
City Boston Maota
Country United States Samoa
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Apia
Elevation 19 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, -71.010000 -13.740000, -172.260000

Boston (BOS) to Maota (MXS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States to Maota Airport (MXS) in Maota, Samoa is 11,949 kilometers (7,425 miles / 6,452 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:48 in Boston, it's 01:48 in Maota. 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 Maota (MXS) to Boston (BOS) follows a heading of 49° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) and Maota Airport (MXS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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