BFS
Belfast
United Kingdom
8,238 km
5,119 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
8,238 km
5,119 mi / 4,448 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/London
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BFS LAX
Airport Name Belfast International Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code BFS LAX
ICAO Code EGAA KLAX
City Belfast Los Angeles
Country United Kingdom United States
Timezone Europe/London America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 268 ft 128 ft
Coordinates 54.660000, -6.220000 33.940000, -118.410000

Belfast (BFS) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Belfast International Airport (BFS) in Belfast, United Kingdom to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 8,238 kilometers (5,119 miles / 4,448 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 United Kingdom 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 09:47 in Belfast, it's 01:47 in Los Angeles. With a 8-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 Belfast (BFS) follows a heading of 34° (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 Belfast International Airport (BFS) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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