# Distance from Glenwood Springs (GWS) to Milan (MXP)

> 8,608 km · estimated flight time 11h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 8,608 km / 5,349 mi / 4,648 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 11h
- **Heading**: 40° (northeast)
- **Return heading**: 315° (northwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → Italy
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Europe
- **Time difference**: +8h (When it's 12:40 in Glenwood Springs, it's 20:40 in Milan)
- **Elevation difference**: 5,148 ft (MXP is lower than GWS)

## Airports

### [Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport (GWS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/gws-glenwood-springs-glenwood-springs-municipal-airport/1ef266df-1f5d-63c4-abe5-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Glenwood Springs, United States
- ICAO: KGWS
- Timezone: America/Denver
- Coordinates: 39.510000, -107.310000
- Elevation: 5,916 ft

### [Malpensa International Airport (MXP)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mxp-milan-malpensa-international-airport/1ef266df-5088-6110-a22d-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Milan, Italy
- ICAO: LIMC
- Timezone: Europe/Rome
- Coordinates: 45.630000, 8.730000
- Elevation: 768 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 12:40 in Glenwood Springs, it's 20:40 in Milan.
With a 8-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport (GWS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/gws-glenwood-springs-glenwood-springs-municipal-airport/1ef266df-1f5d-63c4-abe5-06bb2780ed98)
- [Malpensa International Airport (MXP)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mxp-milan-malpensa-international-airport/1ef266df-5088-6110-a22d-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)