LAX
Los Angeles
United States
8,930 km
5,549 miles
LWR
Leeuwarden
Netherlands
Distance
8,930 km
5,549 mi / 4,822 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
30°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

LAX LWR
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Leeuwarden Air Base
IATA Code LAX LWR
ICAO Code KLAX EHLW
City Los Angeles Leeuwarden
Country United States Netherlands
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Europe/Amsterdam
Elevation 128 ft 3 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 53.230000, 5.760000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Leeuwarden (LWR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Leeuwarden Air Base (LWR) in Leeuwarden, Netherlands is 8,930 kilometers (5,549 miles / 4,822 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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 Netherlands. 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 23:27 in Los Angeles, it's 08:27 in Leeuwarden. 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 Leeuwarden (LWR) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 316° (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 Leeuwarden Air Base (LWR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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