AFA
San Rafael
Argentina
9,229 km
5,734 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
9,229 km
5,734 mi / 4,983 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Argentina/Mendoza
Heading
320°
northwest

Airport Comparison

AFA LAX
Airport Name Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code AFA LAX
ICAO Code SAMR KLAX
City San Rafael Los Angeles
Country Argentina United States
Timezone America/Argentina/Mendoza America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 2,470 ft 128 ft
Coordinates -34.590000, -68.400000 33.940000, -118.410000

San Rafael (AFA) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport (AFA) in San Rafael, Argentina to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 9,229 kilometers (5,734 miles / 4,983 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 Argentina with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:53 in San Rafael, it's 00:53 in Los Angeles. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,342 feet between the two airports. Los Angeles International Airport sits lower than Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport.

The return flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to San Rafael (AFA) follows a heading of 141° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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