AKU
Aksu
China
11,437 km
7,107 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
11,437 km
7,107 mi / 6,176 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
16°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

AKU LAX
Airport Name Aksu Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code AKU LAX
ICAO Code ZWAK KLAX
City Aksu Los Angeles
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 0 ft 128 ft
Coordinates 41.260000, 80.290000 33.940000, -118.410000

Aksu (AKU) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aksu Airport (AKU) in Aksu, China to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 11,437 kilometers (7,107 miles / 6,176 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 16°.

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 China 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 09:11 in Aksu, it's 17:11 in Los Angeles. With a 16-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Aksu (AKU) follows a heading of 346° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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