AAW
Abbottabad
Pakistan
12,341 km
7,669 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
12,341 km
7,669 mi / 6,664 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Karachi
Heading
10°
north

Airport Comparison

AAW LAX
Airport Name Abbottabad Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code AAW LAX
ICAO Code OPAB KLAX
City Abbottabad Los Angeles
Country Pakistan United States
Timezone Asia/Karachi America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 4,072 ft 128 ft
Coordinates 34.200000, 73.250000 33.940000, -118.410000

Abbottabad (AAW) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abbottabad Airport (AAW) in Abbottabad, Pakistan to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 12,341 kilometers (7,669 miles / 6,664 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 10°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Pakistan with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:46 in Abbottabad, it's 21:46 in Los Angeles. With a 13-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,944 feet between the two airports. Los Angeles International Airport sits lower than Abbottabad Airport.

The return flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Abbottabad (AAW) follows a heading of 350° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Abbottabad Airport (AAW) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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