ALP
Aleppo
Syria
11,818 km
7,343 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
11,818 km
7,343 mi / 6,381 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Damascus
Heading
339°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ALP LAX
Airport Name Aleppo International Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code ALP LAX
ICAO Code OSAP KLAX
City Aleppo Los Angeles
Country Syria United States
Timezone Asia/Damascus America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,276 ft 128 ft
Coordinates 36.180000, 37.220000 33.940000, -118.410000

Aleppo (ALP) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aleppo International Airport (ALP) in Aleppo, Syria to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 11,818 kilometers (7,343 miles / 6,381 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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 Syria 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 12:12 in Aleppo, it's 01:12 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 1,148 feet between the two airports. Los Angeles International Airport sits lower than Aleppo International Airport.

The return flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Aleppo (ALP) follows a heading of 20° (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 Aleppo International Airport (ALP) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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