LAX
Los Angeles
United States
13,038 km
8,102 miles
MWQ
Magway
Myanmar
Distance
13,038 km
8,102 mi / 7,040 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14.5h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
325°
northwest

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LAX MWQ
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Magway Airport
IATA Code LAX MWQ
ICAO Code KLAX VYMW
City Los Angeles Magway
Country United States Myanmar
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Yangon
Elevation 128 ft 279 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 20.170000, 94.940000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Magway (MWQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Magway Airport (MWQ) in Magway, Myanmar is 13,038 kilometers (8,102 miles / 7,040 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 21:57 in Los Angeles, it's 12:27 in Magway. 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 Magway (MWQ) 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 Magway Airport (MWQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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