BES
Brest/Guipavas
France
8,763 km
5,445 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
8,763 km
5,445 mi / 4,732 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Paris
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BES LAX
Airport Name Brest Bretagne Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code BES LAX
ICAO Code LFRB KLAX
City Brest/Guipavas Los Angeles
Country France United States
Timezone Europe/Paris America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 325 ft 128 ft
Coordinates 48.450000, -4.420000 33.940000, -118.410000

Brest/Guipavas (BES) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) in Brest/Guipavas, France to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 8,763 kilometers (5,445 miles / 4,732 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting France with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:12 in Brest/Guipavas, it's 22:12 in Los Angeles. With a 9-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 Brest/Guipavas (BES) follows a heading of 38° (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 Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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