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MZM to WHP: distance & flight time
Metz (Metz-Frescaty (BA 128) Air Base) → Los Angeles (Whiteman Airport)
5,749 mi
9,252 km · 4,996 nm
11h 44m
estimated nonstop flight time
-9h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
5,749 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 44m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 9-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MZM — Metz-Frescaty (BA 128) Air Base · Metz, France
- WHP — Whiteman Airport · Los Angeles, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near MZM
- ETZ · Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport8 mi away
- ENC · Nancy-Essey Airport27 mi away
- LUX · Luxembourg-Findel International Airport38 mi away
- SCN · Saarbrücken Airport45 mi away
Near WHP
- LAX · Los Angeles International Airport22 mi away
- BUR · Bob Hope Airport5 mi away
- VNY · Van Nuys Airport6 mi away
- SMO · Santa Monica Municipal Airport17 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is MZM from WHP?
The flight distance from Metz (MZM) to Los Angeles (WHP) is 5,749 miles (9,252 km, 4,996 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MZM to WHP?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 44m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from MZM to WHP?
Nonstop service on MZM–WHP depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 11h 44m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Metz and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 9 hours behind Metz.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MZM to WHP?
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Why are some MZM to WHP fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain MZM–WHP tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.