Italy
United StatesMilan (MXP) to Los Angeles (LAX) shipping route.
10,181 km by air, about 13 h 30 min in transit.
Air Distance Between Airports: Milan (MXP) and Los Angeles (LAX)
Airport to Airport Distance on the map, along the great circle.
Milan (MXP)AirLos Angeles (LAX)Air freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Airport to Airport Distance | 10,181 km (6,326 mi) |
| Straight line | 9,696 km |
| Flight time | 13 h 30 min |
| Assumption | 800 km/h block speed |
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About the Milan (MXP) to Los Angeles (LAX) shipping route by air
The air shipping route from Milan Malpensa International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 10,181 km (5,497 nautical miles) along the flight path. The great circle distance between the airports is 9,696 km; airways, departure and arrival procedures add around 5%.
Flight time is about 13 h 30 min at 800 km/h block speed. Most cargo on this distance flies nonstop, in a freighter or in the belly of a passenger aircraft. Door to door air freight transit time is usually 1 to 3 days longer than the flight because of acceptance, security screening, customs and handling at both airports.
We have no direct flight data for MXP to LAX this week. Cargo on such pairs usually connects through a hub, which adds a day or more to the transit time.
Air freight rates are charged per kilogram of chargeable weight: the higher of the actual weight and the volume weight (length x width x height in cm divided by 6,000). Light, bulky cargo pays for space, so compact packing on Milan to Los Angeles saves money. The shipment crosses from Italy into the United States, so export and import customs clearance are part of the lead time.
Among 69 routes from Milan (MXP) in this directory, Los Angeles (LAX) is the 59th shortest by flight distance. Shorter flights from Milan: Ontario (California) (10,126 km), Taipei (10,103 km) and Osaka (10,100 km).
FAQ
What is the flight distance from Milan (MXP) to Los Angeles (LAX)?
10,181 km along the flight path (9,696 km great circle).
What is the flight time from Milan (MXP) to Los Angeles (LAX)?
About 13 h 30 min of flight at 800 km/h block speed. Door to door air freight usually takes 1 to 3 days more for handling and customs.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Los Angeles (LAX) to Milan (MXP) has its own page with the same distance and route.
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How we count: flight distance is the great circle plus 5% for airways, time at 800 km/h. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all air distance between airports or the Shipping Routes Directory.