APQ
Arapiraca
Brazil
9,867 km
6,131 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
9,867 km
6,131 mi / 5,328 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Maceio
Heading
305°
northwest

Airport Comparison

APQ LAX
Airport Name Arapiraca Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code APQ LAX
ICAO Code SNAL KLAX
City Arapiraca Los Angeles
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Maceio America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 886 ft 128 ft
Coordinates -9.780000, -36.630000 33.940000, -118.410000

Arapiraca (APQ) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arapiraca Airport (APQ) in Arapiraca, Brazil to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 9,867 kilometers (6,131 miles / 5,328 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 Brazil 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 04:02 in Arapiraca, it's 23:02 in Los Angeles. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Arapiraca (APQ) follows a heading of 103° (east 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 Arapiraca Airport (APQ) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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