# Distance from Abu Dhabi (AZI) to Los Angeles (LAX)

> 13,481 km · estimated flight time 17h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 13,481 km / 8,377 mi / 7,279 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 17h
- **Heading**: 353° (north)
- **Return heading**: 8° (north)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (United Arab Emirates) → United States
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → North America
- **Time difference**: -11h (When it's 06:22 in Abu Dhabi, it's 19:22 in Los Angeles)
- **Elevation difference**: 112 ft (LAX is higher than AZI)

## Airports

### [Al Bateen Executive Airport (AZI)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/azi-abu-dhabi-al-bateen-executive-airport/1ef266df-807a-6ac6-8aec-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- ICAO: OMAD
- Timezone: Asia/Dubai
- Coordinates: 24.430000, 54.460000
- Elevation: 16 ft

### [Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lax-los-angeles-los-angeles-international-airport/1ef266df-26e8-6fe4-87a1-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Los Angeles, United States
- ICAO: KLAX
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Coordinates: 33.940000, -118.410000
- Elevation: 128 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 06:22 in Abu Dhabi, it's 19:22 in Los Angeles.
With a 11-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Al Bateen Executive Airport (AZI)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/azi-abu-dhabi-al-bateen-executive-airport/1ef266df-807a-6ac6-8aec-06bb2780ed98)
- [Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lax-los-angeles-los-angeles-international-airport/1ef266df-26e8-6fe4-87a1-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)