ABT
Al Baha Airport
Saudi Arabia
13,624 km
8,466 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
13,624 km
8,466 mi / 7,356 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
340°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ABT LAX
Airport Name Al Baha Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code ABT LAX
ICAO Code OEBA KLAX
City N/A Los Angeles
Country Saudi Arabia United States
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 5,486 ft 128 ft
Coordinates 20.300000, 41.630000 33.940000, -118.410000

Al Baha Airport (ABT) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Al Baha Airport (ABT) in Al Baha Airport, Saudi Arabia to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 13,624 kilometers (8,466 miles / 7,356 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.

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 Saudi Arabia 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 10:22 in Al Baha Airport, it's 23:22 in Los Angeles. With a 11-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 5,358 feet between the two airports. Los Angeles International Airport sits lower than Al Baha Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Al Baha Airport (ABT) follows a heading of 22° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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