LAX
Los Angeles
United States
12,682 km
7,880 miles
MOO
Moomba Airport
Australia
Distance
12,682 km
7,880 mi / 6,848 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18.5h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
251°
west southwest

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LAX MOO
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Moomba Airport
IATA Code LAX MOO
ICAO Code KLAX YOOM
City Los Angeles N/A
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Australia/Adelaide
Elevation 128 ft 143 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 -28.100000, 140.200000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Moomba Airport (MOO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Moomba Airport (MOO) in Moomba Airport, Australia is 12,682 kilometers (7,880 miles / 6,848 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 251°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:35 in Los Angeles, it's 16:05 in Moomba Airport. With a 18.5-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 Moomba Airport (MOO) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 63° (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 Moomba Airport (MOO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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