IHN
Qishn
Yemen
14,427 km
8,965 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
14,427 km
8,965 mi / 7,790 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Aden
Heading
349°
north

Airport Comparison

IHN LAX
Airport Name Qishn Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code IHN LAX
ICAO Code OYQN KLAX
City Qishn Los Angeles
Country Yemen United States
Timezone Asia/Aden America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 98 ft 128 ft
Coordinates 15.420000, 51.680000 33.940000, -118.410000

Qishn (IHN) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Qishn Airport (IHN) in Qishn, Yemen to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 14,427 kilometers (8,965 miles / 7,790 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 349°.

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 Yemen with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:12 in Qishn, it's 18:12 in Los Angeles. With a 11-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 Qishn (IHN) follows a heading of 12° (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 Qishn Airport (IHN) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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