GOT
Gothenburg
Sweden
8,839 km
5,492 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
8,839 km
5,492 mi / 4,773 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Stockholm
Heading
320°
northwest

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GOT LAX
Airport Name Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code GOT LAX
ICAO Code ESGG KLAX
City Gothenburg Los Angeles
Country Sweden United States
Timezone Europe/Stockholm America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 506 ft 128 ft
Coordinates 57.660000, 12.280000 33.940000, -118.410000

Gothenburg (GOT) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT) in Gothenburg, Sweden to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 8,839 kilometers (5,492 miles / 4,773 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 Sweden 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 11:20 in Gothenburg, it's 02:20 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 Gothenburg (GOT) follows a heading of 24° (north 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 Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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