HEI
Busum
Germany
8,996 km
5,590 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
8,996 km
5,590 mi / 4,858 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
318°
northwest

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HEI LAX
Airport Name Heide-Busum Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code HEI LAX
ICAO Code EDXB KLAX
City Busum Los Angeles
Country Germany United States
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 7 ft 128 ft
Coordinates 54.150000, 8.900000 33.940000, -118.410000

Busum (HEI) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Heide-Busum Airport (HEI) in Busum, Germany to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 8,996 kilometers (5,590 miles / 4,858 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 08:13 in Busum, it's 23:13 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 Busum (HEI) 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 Heide-Busum Airport (HEI) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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