MCO
Orlando
United States
8,620 km
5,356 miles
WAX
Zuwara
Libya
Distance
8,620 km
5,356 mi / 4,654 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
59°
east northeast

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MCO WAX
Airport Name Orlando International Airport Zwara Airport
IATA Code MCO WAX
ICAO Code KMCO HLZW
City Orlando Zuwara
Country United States Libya
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 96 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 28.430000, -81.310000 32.950000, 12.020000

Orlando (MCO) to Zuwara (WAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Orlando International Airport (MCO) in Orlando, United States to Zwara Airport (WAX) in Zuwara, Libya is 8,620 kilometers (5,356 miles / 4,654 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 Libya. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:07 in Orlando, it's 12:07 in Zuwara. With a 7-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 Zuwara (WAX) to Orlando (MCO) follows a heading of 296° (west 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 Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Zwara Airport (WAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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