FMA
Formosa
Argentina
9,218 km
5,728 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
9,218 km
5,728 mi / 4,978 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Argentina/Cordoba
Heading
314°
northwest

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FMA LAX
Airport Name Formosa Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code FMA LAX
ICAO Code SARF KLAX
City Formosa Los Angeles
Country Argentina United States
Timezone America/Argentina/Cordoba America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 193 ft 128 ft
Coordinates -26.210000, -58.230000 33.940000, -118.410000

Formosa (FMA) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Formosa Airport (FMA) in Formosa, Argentina to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 9,218 kilometers (5,728 miles / 4,978 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 Argentina with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:40 in Formosa, it's 03:40 in Los Angeles. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Formosa (FMA) follows a heading of 128° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Formosa Airport (FMA) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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