Los Angeles to Ferno (VA)
12h 28m The flight from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP) covers 9,696 km (6,025 miles) and takes approximately 12h 28m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-east on an initial great-circle bearing of 34°, passing near 61.5° N, 64.6° W at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 17h 38m | 18h 03m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 12h 26m | 12h 51m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 10h 46m | 11h 12m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 11h 24m | 11h 50m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| LAX | MXP | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Los Angeles International Airport | Milan Malpensa International Airport |
| City | Los Angeles | Ferno (VA) |
| Country | United States | Italy |
| ICAO | KLAX | LIMC |
| Coordinates | 33.9425, -118.408 | 45.6306, 8.7281 |
| Elevation | 125 ft | 768 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Ferno (VA)?
A non-stop flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Ferno (VA) (MXP) takes about 12h 28m. The great-circle distance is 9,696 km (6,025 miles, 5,235 nautical miles), flying north-east on an initial bearing of 34°.
How far is Los Angeles from Ferno (VA)?
9,696 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 6,025 miles or 5,235 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between LAX and MXP?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 9,696 km the route is comfortably within range of a non-stop service if an airline chooses to fly it. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 12h 28m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Other routes from Los Angeles
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.