GMZ
Alajero
Spain
9,240 km
5,742 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
9,240 km
5,742 mi / 4,989 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Atlantic/Canary
Heading
305°
northwest

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GMZ LAX
Airport Name La Gomera Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code GMZ LAX
ICAO Code GCGM KLAX
City Alajero Los Angeles
Country Spain United States
Timezone Atlantic/Canary America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 716 ft 128 ft
Coordinates 28.030000, -17.210000 33.940000, -118.410000

Alajero (GMZ) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from La Gomera Airport (GMZ) in Alajero, Spain to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 9,240 kilometers (5,742 miles / 4,989 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 Spain 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 07:32 in Alajero, it's 23:32 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 Alajero (GMZ) follows a heading of 61° (east 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 La Gomera Airport (GMZ) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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