# Distance from Shahrekord (CQD) to Los Angeles (LAX)

> 12,564 km · estimated flight time 16h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 12,564 km / 7,807 mi / 6,784 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 16h
- **Heading**: 350° (north)
- **Return heading**: 10° (north)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Iran) → United States
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → North America
- **Time difference**: -10.5h (When it's 01:53 in Shahrekord, it's 15:23 in Los Angeles)
- **Elevation difference**: 6,595 ft (LAX is lower than CQD)

## Airports

### [Shahrekord Airport (CQD)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/cqd-shahrekord-shahrekord-airport/1ef266df-7d62-6eb0-ac38-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Shahrekord, Iran
- ICAO: OIFS
- Timezone: Asia/Tehran
- Coordinates: 32.300000, 50.840000
- Elevation: 6,723 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 01:53 in Shahrekord, it's 15:23 in Los Angeles.
With a 10.5-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Shahrekord Airport (CQD)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/cqd-shahrekord-shahrekord-airport/1ef266df-7d62-6eb0-ac38-06bb2780ed98)
- [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)