CAI
Cairo
Egypt
16,981 km
10,551 miles
MXS
Maota
Samoa
Distance
16,981 km
10,551 mi / 9,169 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
58°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CAI MXS
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Maota Airport
IATA Code CAI MXS
ICAO Code HECA NSMA
City Cairo Maota
Country Egypt Samoa
Timezone Africa/Cairo Pacific/Apia
Elevation 382 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -13.740000, -172.260000

Cairo (CAI) to Maota (MXS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Maota Airport (MXS) in Maota, Samoa is 16,981 kilometers (10,551 miles / 9,169 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:20 in Cairo, it's 03:20 in Maota. With a 11-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 Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 311° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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