LAX
Los Angeles
United States
3,464 km
2,153 miles
MCR
Melchor de Mencos
Guatemala
Distance
3,464 km
2,153 mi / 1,871 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
115°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

LAX MCR
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Melchor de Mencos Airport
IATA Code LAX MCR
ICAO Code KLAX MGMM
City Los Angeles Melchor de Mencos
Country United States Guatemala
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Guatemala
Elevation 128 ft 4,670 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 17.070000, -89.150000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Melchor de Mencos (MCR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Melchor de Mencos Airport (MCR) in Melchor de Mencos, Guatemala is 3,464 kilometers (2,153 miles / 1,871 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east southeast at a heading of 115°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting United States with Guatemala. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:35 in Los Angeles, it's 16:35 in Melchor de Mencos.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,542 feet between the two airports. Melchor de Mencos Airport sits higher than Los Angeles International Airport.

The return flight from Melchor de Mencos (MCR) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 308° (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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Melchor de Mencos Airport (MCR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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