MIA
Miami
United States
8,684 km
5,396 miles
WAX
Zuwara
Libya
Distance
8,684 km
5,396 mi / 4,689 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
59°
east northeast

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MIA WAX
Airport Name Miami International Airport Zwara Airport
IATA Code MIA WAX
ICAO Code KMIA HLZW
City Miami Zuwara
Country United States Libya
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 9 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 25.800000, -80.290000 32.950000, 12.020000

Miami (MIA) to Zuwara (WAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Miami International Airport (MIA) in Miami, United States to Zwara Airport (WAX) in Zuwara, Libya is 8,684 kilometers (5,396 miles / 4,689 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 Libya. 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 22:29 in Miami, it's 05:29 in Zuwara. With a 7-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 Zuwara (WAX) to Miami (MIA) follows a heading of 293° (west 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 Miami International Airport (MIA) and Zwara Airport (WAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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