KOW
Ganzhou
China
11,309 km
7,027 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
11,309 km
7,027 mi / 6,106 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
43°
northeast

Airport Comparison

KOW LAX
Airport Name Ganzhou Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code KOW LAX
ICAO Code ZSGZ KLAX
City Ganzhou Los Angeles
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 387 ft 128 ft
Coordinates 25.830000, 114.910000 33.940000, -118.410000

Ganzhou (KOW) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ganzhou Airport (KOW) in Ganzhou, China to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 11,309 kilometers (7,027 miles / 6,106 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 China 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 17:13 in Ganzhou, it's 01:13 in Los Angeles. With a 16-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 Ganzhou (KOW) follows a heading of 313° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Ganzhou Airport (KOW) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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