MXS
Maota
Samoa
11,599 km
7,208 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
11,599 km
7,208 mi / 6,263 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
46°
northeast

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MXS YOW
Airport Name Maota Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code MXS YOW
ICAO Code NSMA CYOW
City Maota Ottawa
Country Samoa Canada
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Toronto
Elevation 0 ft 374 ft
Coordinates -13.740000, -172.260000 45.320000, -75.670000

Maota (MXS) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maota Airport (MXS) in Maota, Samoa to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 11,599 kilometers (7,208 miles / 6,263 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 Canada. 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 21:53 in Maota, it's 03:53 in Ottawa. With a 18-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 Ottawa (YOW) to Maota (MXS) follows a heading of 265° (west). 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 Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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