LAD
Luanda
Angola
17,430 km
10,831 miles
MXS
Maota
Samoa
Distance
17,430 km
10,831 mi / 9,411 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
166°
south southeast

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LAD MXS
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Maota Airport
IATA Code LAD MXS
ICAO Code FNLU NSMA
City Luanda Maota
Country Angola Samoa
Timezone Africa/Luanda Pacific/Apia
Elevation 243 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 -13.740000, -172.260000

Luanda (LAD) to Maota (MXS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Maota Airport (MXS) in Maota, Samoa is 17,430 kilometers (10,831 miles / 9,411 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, 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 Angola 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 06:44 in Luanda, it's 18:44 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 Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 194° (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 Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) and Maota Airport (MXS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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