MXS
Maota
Samoa
7,801 km
4,847 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
7,801 km
4,847 mi / 4,212 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
47°
northeast

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MXS SAN
Airport Name Maota Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code MXS SAN
ICAO Code NSMA KSAN
City Maota San Diego
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 0 ft 17 ft
Coordinates -13.740000, -172.260000 32.730000, -117.190000

Maota (MXS) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maota Airport (MXS) in Maota, Samoa to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 7,801 kilometers (4,847 miles / 4,212 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:48 in Maota, it's 17:48 in San Diego. 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 San Diego (SAN) to Maota (MXS) follows a heading of 238° (west 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 Maota Airport (MXS) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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