LAX
Los Angeles
United States
12,837 km
7,977 miles
MDL
Mandalay
Myanmar
Distance
12,837 km
7,977 mi / 6,931 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14.5h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
324°
northwest

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LAX MDL
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Mandalay International Airport
IATA Code LAX MDL
ICAO Code KLAX VYMD
City Los Angeles Mandalay
Country United States Myanmar
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Yangon
Elevation 128 ft 300 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 21.700000, 95.980000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Mandalay (MDL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Mandalay International Airport (MDL) in Mandalay, Myanmar is 12,837 kilometers (7,977 miles / 6,931 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 Myanmar. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:31 in Los Angeles, it's 22:01 in Mandalay. With a 14.5-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 Mandalay (MDL) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 31° (north northeast). 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 Mandalay International Airport (MDL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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