LAX
Los Angeles
United States
11,924 km
7,409 miles
MTQ
Mitchell Airport
Australia
Distance
11,924 km
7,409 mi / 6,438 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
249°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

LAX MTQ
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Mitchell Airport
IATA Code LAX MTQ
ICAO Code KLAX YMIT
City Los Angeles N/A
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 128 ft 1,144 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 -26.480000, 147.940000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Mitchell Airport (MTQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Mitchell Airport (MTQ) in Mitchell Airport, Australia is 11,924 kilometers (7,409 miles / 6,438 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 249°.

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 01:03 in Los Angeles, it's 19:03 in Mitchell Airport. With a 18-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,016 feet between the two airports. Mitchell Airport sits higher than Los Angeles International Airport.

The return flight from Mitchell Airport (MTQ) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 60° (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 Mitchell Airport (MTQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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