LAX
Los Angeles
United States
11,464 km
7,123 miles
MFN
Milford Sound Airport
New Zealand
Distance
11,464 km
7,123 mi / 6,190 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+21h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
224°
southwest

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LAX MFN
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Milford Sound Airport
IATA Code LAX MFN
ICAO Code KLAX NZMF
City Los Angeles N/A
Country United States New Zealand
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 128 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 -44.670000, 167.920000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Milford Sound Airport (MFN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Milford Sound Airport (MFN) in Milford Sound Airport, New Zealand is 11,464 kilometers (7,123 miles / 6,190 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southwest at a heading of 224°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:31 in Los Angeles, it's 23:31 in Milford Sound Airport. With a 21-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 Milford Sound Airport (MFN) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 55° (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 Milford Sound Airport (MFN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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