LAX
Los Angeles
United States
7,778 km
4,833 miles
MXS
Maota
Samoa
Distance
7,778 km
4,833 mi / 4,200 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+21h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
237°
west southwest

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LAX MXS
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Maota Airport
IATA Code LAX MXS
ICAO Code KLAX NSMA
City Los Angeles Maota
Country United States Samoa
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Pacific/Apia
Elevation 128 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 -13.740000, -172.260000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Maota (MXS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Maota Airport (MXS) in Maota, Samoa is 7,778 kilometers (4,833 miles / 4,200 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west southwest at a heading of 237°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 19:02 in Los Angeles, it's 16:02 in Maota. With a 21-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 Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 45° (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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Maota Airport (MXS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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