# Distance from Kemi / Tornio (KEM) to Los Angeles (LAX)

> 8,480 km · estimated flight time 11h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 8,480 km / 5,270 mi / 4,579 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 11h
- **Heading**: 329° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 15° (north northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Finland) → United States
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → North America
- **Time difference**: -10h (When it's 06:55 in Kemi / Tornio, it's 20:55 in Los Angeles)
- **Elevation difference**: 67 ft (LAX is higher than KEM)

## Airports

### [Kemi-Tornio Airport (KEM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kem-kemi-tornio-kemi-tornio-airport/1ef266de-c16e-633a-be2b-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kemi / Tornio, Finland
- ICAO: EFKE
- Timezone: Europe/Helsinki
- Coordinates: 65.780000, 24.580000
- Elevation: 61 ft

### [Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lax-los-angeles-los-angeles-international-airport/1ef266df-26e8-6fe4-87a1-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Los Angeles, United States
- ICAO: KLAX
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Coordinates: 33.940000, -118.410000
- Elevation: 128 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 06:55 in Kemi / Tornio, it's 20:55 in Los Angeles.
With a 10-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Kemi-Tornio Airport (KEM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kem-kemi-tornio-kemi-tornio-airport/1ef266de-c16e-633a-be2b-06bb2780ed98)
- [Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lax-los-angeles-los-angeles-international-airport/1ef266df-26e8-6fe4-87a1-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)