LAX
Los Angeles
United States
14,399 km
8,947 miles
WME
Mount Keith Airport
Australia
Distance
14,399 km
8,947 mi / 7,775 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
261°
west

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LAX WME
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Mount Keith Airport
IATA Code LAX WME
ICAO Code KLAX YMNE
City Los Angeles N/A
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Australia/Perth
Elevation 128 ft 1,792 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 -27.290000, 120.560000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Mount Keith Airport (WME) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Mount Keith Airport (WME) in Mount Keith Airport, Australia is 14,399 kilometers (8,947 miles / 7,775 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

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 20:06 in Los Angeles, it's 12:06 in Mount Keith Airport. With a 16-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,664 feet between the two airports. Mount Keith Airport sits higher than Los Angeles International Airport.

The return flight from Mount Keith Airport (WME) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 67° (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 Mount Keith Airport (WME) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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