LAX
Los Angeles
United States
17,824 km
11,075 miles
MJA
Manja
Madagascar
Distance
17,824 km
11,075 mi / 9,624 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
55°
northeast

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LAX MJA
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Manja Airport
IATA Code LAX MJA
ICAO Code KLAX FMSJ
City Los Angeles Manja
Country United States Madagascar
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 128 ft 787 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 -21.430000, 44.320000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Manja (MJA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Manja Airport (MJA) in Manja, Madagascar is 17,824 kilometers (11,075 miles / 9,624 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 Madagascar. 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 23:15 in Los Angeles, it's 10:15 in Manja. With a 11-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 Manja (MJA) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 313° (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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Manja Airport (MJA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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