MXS
Maota
Samoa
7,724 km
4,799 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
7,724 km
4,799 mi / 4,171 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
40°
northeast

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MXS SFO
Airport Name Maota Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code MXS SFO
ICAO Code NSMA KSFO
City Maota San Francisco
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 0 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -13.740000, -172.260000 37.620000, -122.380000

Maota (MXS) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maota Airport (MXS) in Maota, Samoa to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 7,724 kilometers (4,799 miles / 4,171 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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 18:41 in Maota, it's 21:41 in San Francisco. 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 Francisco (SFO) to Maota (MXS) follows a heading of 232° (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 Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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