CIH
Changzhi
China
10,556 km
6,559 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
10,556 km
6,559 mi / 5,700 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
41°
northeast

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CIH LAX
Airport Name Changzhi Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code CIH LAX
ICAO Code ZBCZ KLAX
City Changzhi Los Angeles
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 0 ft 128 ft
Coordinates 36.250000, 113.130000 33.940000, -118.410000

Changzhi (CIH) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Changzhi Airport (CIH) in Changzhi, China to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 10,556 kilometers (6,559 miles / 5,700 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 China 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 15:14 in Changzhi, it's 23:14 in Los Angeles. With a 16-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 Changzhi (CIH) follows a heading of 321° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Changzhi Airport (CIH) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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