Distance From Memphis International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, MEM - LAX Distance

The distance from Memphis International Airport (MEM) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is 1616 miles or 2600 kilometers or 1403 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 Memphis ( United States ) to Los Angeles ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Memphis and Los Angeles takes around 3 hours 42 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Memphis International Airport, Memphis, United States to Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles, United States is 3 hours 42 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 • MEM - LAX

Kilometers		2600 km
Statute Miles		1616 miles
Nautical Miles		1403 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		3 hours 42 minutes

Memphis International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport Flight Route Map - MEM to LAX Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Memphis, United States and Los Angeles, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MEM - LAX

Time difference between Memphis (United States) and Los Angeles (United States) is 2 Hours.
Los Angeles time is 2 Hours behind Memphis.

Location	Local Time
Memphis (United States)	2025-05-13, 01:39:03 CDT
Los Angeles (United States)	2025-05-12, 23:39:03 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

Memphis International Airport (MEM / KMEM) Memphis, United States

Destination

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