LAX
Los Angeles
United States
5,577 km
3,465 miles
MDY
Midway Atoll
UM
Distance
5,577 km
3,465 mi / 3,011 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
280°
west

Airport Comparison

LAX MDY
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Henderson Field
IATA Code LAX MDY
ICAO Code KLAX PMDY
City Los Angeles Midway Atoll
Country United States UM
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Pacific/Midway
Elevation 128 ft 12 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 28.200000, -177.380000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Midway Atoll (MDY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Henderson Field (MDY) in Midway Atoll, UM is 5,577 kilometers (3,465 miles / 3,011 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

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 UM. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:59 in Los Angeles, it's 21:59 in Midway Atoll. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Midway Atoll (MDY) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 68° (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 Henderson Field (MDY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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