GWT
Westerland
Germany
8,910 km
5,536 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
8,910 km
5,536 mi / 4,811 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
318°
northwest

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GWT LAX
Airport Name Westerland Sylt Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code GWT LAX
ICAO Code EDXW KLAX
City Westerland Los Angeles
Country Germany United States
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 51 ft 128 ft
Coordinates 54.910000, 8.340000 33.940000, -118.410000

Westerland (GWT) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Westerland Sylt Airport (GWT) in Westerland, Germany to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 8,910 kilometers (5,536 miles / 4,811 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 Germany 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 09:34 in Westerland, it's 00:34 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 Westerland (GWT) follows a heading of 28° (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 Westerland Sylt Airport (GWT) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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