LAX
Los Angeles
United States
10,230 km
6,357 miles
MEA
Macae
Brazil
Distance
10,230 km
6,357 mi / 5,524 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
116°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

LAX MEA
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Macae Airport
IATA Code LAX MEA
ICAO Code KLAX SBME
City Los Angeles Macae
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 128 ft 8 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 -22.340000, -41.770000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Macae (MEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Macae Airport (MEA) in Macae, Brazil is 10,230 kilometers (6,357 miles / 5,524 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 116°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:26 in Los Angeles, it's 17:26 in Macae. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Macae (MEA) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 306° (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 Macae Airport (MEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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