BGZ
Braga
Portugal
8,992 km
5,587 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
8,992 km
5,587 mi / 4,855 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
308°
northwest

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BGZ LAX
Airport Name Braga Municipal Aerodrome Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code BGZ LAX
ICAO Code LPBR KLAX
City Braga Los Angeles
Country Portugal United States
Timezone Europe/Lisbon America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 247 ft 128 ft
Coordinates 41.590000, -8.450000 33.940000, -118.410000

Braga (BGZ) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Braga Municipal Aerodrome (BGZ) in Braga, Portugal to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 8,992 kilometers (5,587 miles / 4,855 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 Portugal 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 08:00 in Braga, it's 00:00 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 Braga (BGZ) follows a heading of 45° (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 Braga Municipal Aerodrome (BGZ) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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