LAX
Los Angeles
United States
9,039 km
5,616 miles
OBL
Zoersel
Belgium
Distance
9,039 km
5,616 mi / 4,880 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
32°
north northeast

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LAX OBL
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Oostmalle Air Base
IATA Code LAX OBL
ICAO Code KLAX EBZR
City Los Angeles Zoersel
Country United States Belgium
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Europe/Brussels
Elevation 128 ft 53 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 51.260000, 4.750000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Zoersel (OBL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Oostmalle Air Base (OBL) in Zoersel, Belgium is 9,039 kilometers (5,616 miles / 4,880 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

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 United States with Belgium. 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 23:14 in Los Angeles, it's 08:14 in Zoersel. 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 Zoersel (OBL) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 315° (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 Oostmalle Air Base (OBL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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