LAX
Los Angeles
United States
12,319 km
7,655 miles
MIM
Merimbula
Australia
Distance
12,319 km
7,655 mi / 6,652 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+19h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
239°
west southwest

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LAX MIM
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Merimbula Airport
IATA Code LAX MIM
ICAO Code KLAX YMER
City Los Angeles Merimbula
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Australia/Sydney
Elevation 128 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 -36.910000, 149.900000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Merimbula (MIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Merimbula Airport (MIM) in Merimbula, Australia is 12,319 kilometers (7,655 miles / 6,652 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 239°.

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 Australia. 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 13:56 in Los Angeles, it's 08:56 in Merimbula. With a 19-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 Merimbula (MIM) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 62° (east 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 Merimbula Airport (MIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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