LAX
Los Angeles
United States
10,091 km
6,270 miles
ROY
Rio Mayo
Argentina
Distance
10,091 km
6,270 mi / 5,449 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
149°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

LAX ROY
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Rio Mayo Airport
IATA Code LAX ROY
ICAO Code KLAX SAWM
City Los Angeles Rio Mayo
Country United States Argentina
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Argentina/Catamarca
Elevation 128 ft 1,784 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 -45.700000, -70.250000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Rio Mayo (ROY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Rio Mayo Airport (ROY) in Rio Mayo, Argentina is 10,091 kilometers (6,270 miles / 5,449 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying south southeast at a heading of 149°.

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 Argentina. 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 04:38 in Los Angeles, it's 09:38 in Rio Mayo. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,656 feet between the two airports. Rio Mayo Airport sits higher than Los Angeles International Airport.

The return flight from Rio Mayo (ROY) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 322° (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 Rio Mayo Airport (ROY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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