LAX
Los Angeles
United States
8,381 km
5,208 miles
MSJ
Misawa
Japan
Distance
8,381 km
5,208 mi / 4,526 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
310°
northwest

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LAX MSJ
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Misawa Air Base
IATA Code LAX MSJ
ICAO Code KLAX RJSM
City Los Angeles Misawa
Country United States Japan
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 128 ft 119 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 40.700000, 141.370000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Misawa (MSJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Misawa Air Base (MSJ) in Misawa, Japan is 8,381 kilometers (5,208 miles / 4,526 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with Japan. 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 21:44 in Los Angeles, it's 14:44 in Misawa. With a 17-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 Misawa (MSJ) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 58° (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 Misawa Air Base (MSJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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