LAX
Los Angeles
United States
8,735 km
5,428 miles
LTN
London
United Kingdom
Distance
8,735 km
5,428 mi / 4,717 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
34°
northeast

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LAX LTN
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport London Luton Airport
IATA Code LAX LTN
ICAO Code KLAX EGGW
City Los Angeles London
Country United States United Kingdom
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Europe/London
Elevation 128 ft 526 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 51.870000, -0.370000

Los Angeles (LAX) to London (LTN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to London Luton Airport (LTN) in London, United Kingdom is 8,735 kilometers (5,428 miles / 4,717 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 34°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:41 in Los Angeles, it's 04:41 in London. With a 8-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 London (LTN) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 312° (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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and London Luton Airport (LTN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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