Distance From Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, MZR - LAX Distance

The distance from Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport (MZR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is 7542 miles or 12138 kilometers or 6550 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Mazar-i-Sharif ( Afghanistan ) to Los Angeles ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Mazar-i-Sharif and Los Angeles takes around 17 hours 20 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport, Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan to Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles, United States is 17 hours 20 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • MZR - LAX

Kilometers		12138 km
Statute Miles		7542 miles
Nautical Miles		6550 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 20 minutes

Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport Flight Route Map - MZR to LAX Flight Path

Location of Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport & Los Angeles International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Mazar-i-Sharif to Los Angeles nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan and Los Angeles, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MZR - LAX

Time difference between Mazar-i-Sharif (Afghanistan) and Los Angeles (United States) is 11 Hours 30 Minutes.
Los Angeles time is 11 Hours 30 Minutes behind Mazar-i-Sharif.

Location	Local Time
Mazar-i-Sharif (Afghanistan)	2026-09-24, 08:19:12 +0430
Los Angeles (United States)	2026-09-23, 20:49:12 PDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport (MZR / OAMS) Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan

Destination

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX / KLAX) Los Angeles, United States