MCE
Merced
United States
9,333 km
5,800 miles
PRG
Prague
Czech Republic
Distance
9,333 km
5,800 mi / 5,040 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
27°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

MCE PRG
Airport Name Merced Yosemite Regional Airport Václav Havel Airport
IATA Code MCE PRG
ICAO Code KMCE LKPR
City Merced Prague
Country United States Czech Republic
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Europe/Prague
Elevation 155 ft 1,247 ft
Coordinates 37.300000, -120.500000 50.100000, 14.260000

Merced (MCE) to Prague (PRG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Merced Yosemite Regional Airport (MCE) in Merced, United States to Václav Havel Airport (PRG) in Prague, Czech Republic is 9,333 kilometers (5,800 miles / 5,040 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:01 in Merced, it's 15:01 in Prague. With a 9-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 1,092 feet between the two airports. Václav Havel Airport sits higher than Merced Yosemite Regional Airport.

The return flight from Prague (PRG) to Merced (MCE) follows a heading of 325° (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 Merced Yosemite Regional Airport (MCE) and Václav Havel Airport (PRG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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