ATL
Atlanta
United States
8,594 km
5,340 miles
MLA
Luqa
Malta
Distance
8,594 km
5,340 mi / 4,641 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
55°
northeast

Airport Comparison

ATL MLA
Airport Name Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport Luqa Airport
IATA Code ATL MLA
ICAO Code KATL LMML
City Atlanta Luqa
Country United States Malta
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Malta
Elevation 1,026 ft 300 ft
Coordinates 33.640000, -84.430000 35.860000, 14.480000

Atlanta (ATL) to Luqa (MLA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) in Atlanta, United States to Luqa Airport (MLA) in Luqa, Malta is 8,594 kilometers (5,340 miles / 4,641 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:44 in Atlanta, it's 06:44 in Luqa. With a 6-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 Luqa (MLA) to Atlanta (ATL) follows a heading of 303° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Luqa Airport (MLA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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