GIB
Gibraltar
GI
9,581 km
5,953 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
9,581 km
5,953 mi / 5,173 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
310°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIB LAX
Airport Name Gibraltar Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code GIB LAX
ICAO Code LXGB KLAX
City Gibraltar Los Angeles
Country GI United States
Timezone Europe/Madrid America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 15 ft 128 ft
Coordinates 36.150000, -5.350000 33.940000, -118.410000

Gibraltar (GIB) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gibraltar Airport (GIB) in Gibraltar, GI to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 9,581 kilometers (5,953 miles / 5,173 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 GI with United States. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:18 in Gibraltar, it's 02:18 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 Gibraltar (GIB) follows a heading of 48° (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 Gibraltar Airport (GIB) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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