CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
14,588 km
9,064 miles
MXS
Maota
Samoa
Distance
14,588 km
9,064 mi / 7,877 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
166°
south southeast

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CPT MXS
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Maota Airport
IATA Code CPT MXS
ICAO Code FACT NSMA
City Cape Town Maota
Country South Africa Samoa
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Pacific/Apia
Elevation 151 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -13.740000, -172.260000

Cape Town (CPT) to Maota (MXS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Maota Airport (MXS) in Maota, Samoa is 14,588 kilometers (9,064 miles / 7,877 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying south southeast at a heading of 166°.

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 South Africa 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 03:13 in Cape Town, it's 14:13 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 Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 192° (south 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 Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Maota Airport (MXS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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