LAX
Los Angeles
United States
13,157 km
8,176 miles
MAQ
Mae Sot Airport
Thailand
Distance
13,157 km
8,176 mi / 7,104 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
319°
northwest

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LAX MAQ
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Mae Sot Airport
IATA Code LAX MAQ
ICAO Code KLAX VTPM
City Los Angeles N/A
Country United States Thailand
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Bangkok
Elevation 128 ft 690 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 16.700000, 98.550000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Mae Sot Airport (MAQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Mae Sot Airport (MAQ) in Mae Sot Airport, Thailand is 13,157 kilometers (8,176 miles / 7,104 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 Thailand. 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 01:35 in Los Angeles, it's 16:35 in Mae Sot Airport. With a 15-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 Mae Sot Airport (MAQ) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 35° (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 Mae Sot Airport (MAQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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