MXS
Maota
Samoa
16,461 km
10,229 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
16,461 km
10,229 mi / 8,888 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
338°
north northwest

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MXS SOF
Airport Name Maota Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code MXS SOF
ICAO Code NSMA LBSF
City Maota Sofia
Country Samoa Bulgaria
Timezone Pacific/Apia Europe/Sofia
Elevation 0 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates -13.740000, -172.260000 42.700000, 23.410000

Maota (MXS) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maota Airport (MXS) in Maota, Samoa to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 16,461 kilometers (10,229 miles / 8,888 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:24 in Maota, it's 14:24 in Sofia. With a 11-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 1,742 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Maota Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Maota (MXS) follows a heading of 30° (north 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 Maota Airport (MXS) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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