GCN
Grand Canyon
United States
9,183 km
5,706 miles
MXP
Milan
Italy
Distance
9,183 km
5,706 mi / 4,958 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Phoenix
Heading
37°
northeast

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GCN MXP
Airport Name Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport Malpensa International Airport
IATA Code GCN MXP
ICAO Code KGCN LIMC
City Grand Canyon Milan
Country United States Italy
Timezone America/Phoenix Europe/Rome
Elevation 6,609 ft 768 ft
Coordinates 35.950000, -112.150000 45.630000, 8.730000

Grand Canyon (GCN) to Milan (MXP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport (GCN) in Grand Canyon, United States to Malpensa International Airport (MXP) in Milan, Italy is 9,183 kilometers (5,706 miles / 4,958 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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 United States with Italy. 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 12:24 in Grand Canyon, it's 20:24 in Milan. With a 8-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 5,841 feet between the two airports. Malpensa International Airport sits lower than Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Milan (MXP) to Grand Canyon (GCN) follows a heading of 316° (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 Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport (GCN) and Malpensa International Airport (MXP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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