AWZ
Ahwaz
Iran
12,633 km
7,850 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
12,633 km
7,850 mi / 6,821 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
348°
north northwest

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AWZ LAX
Airport Name Ahwaz Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code AWZ LAX
ICAO Code OIAW KLAX
City Ahwaz Los Angeles
Country Iran United States
Timezone Asia/Tehran America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 66 ft 128 ft
Coordinates 31.340000, 48.760000 33.940000, -118.410000

Ahwaz (AWZ) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ahwaz Airport (AWZ) in Ahwaz, Iran to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 12,633 kilometers (7,850 miles / 6,821 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 348°.

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 Iran 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 09:29 in Ahwaz, it's 21:59 in Los Angeles. With a 11.5-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 Ahwaz (AWZ) follows a heading of 12° (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 Ahwaz Airport (AWZ) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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