CWB
Curitiba
Brazil
12,464 km
7,745 miles
MXS
Maota
Samoa
Distance
12,464 km
7,745 mi / 6,730 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
241°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CWB MXS
Airport Name Afonso Pena Airport Maota Airport
IATA Code CWB MXS
ICAO Code SBCT NSMA
City Curitiba Maota
Country Brazil Samoa
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Apia
Elevation 2,988 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -25.530000, -49.180000 -13.740000, -172.260000

Curitiba (CWB) to Maota (MXS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Maota Airport (MXS) in Maota, Samoa is 12,464 kilometers (7,745 miles / 6,730 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 241°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:11 in Curitiba, it's 05:11 in Maota. With a 16-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,988 feet between the two airports. Maota Airport sits lower than Afonso Pena Airport.

The return flight from Maota (MXS) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 125° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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