MXS
Maota
Samoa
8,489 km
5,275 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
8,489 km
5,275 mi / 4,584 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
31°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

MXS YVR
Airport Name Maota Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code MXS YVR
ICAO Code NSMA CYVR
City Maota Richmond
Country Samoa Canada
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Vancouver
Elevation 0 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -13.740000, -172.260000 49.190000, -123.180000

Maota (MXS) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maota Airport (MXS) in Maota, Samoa to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 8,489 kilometers (5,275 miles / 4,584 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

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 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 16:40 in Maota, it's 19:40 in Richmond. 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 Richmond (YVR) to Maota (MXS) follows a heading of 229° (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 Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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