LAX
Los Angeles
United States
13,500 km
8,389 miles
OHS
Sohar
Oman
Distance
13,500 km
8,389 mi / 7,290 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
north

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LAX OHS
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Sohar Airport
IATA Code LAX OHS
ICAO Code KLAX OOSH
City Los Angeles Sohar
Country United States Oman
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Muscat
Elevation 128 ft 105 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 24.460000, 56.630000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Sohar (OHS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Sohar Airport (OHS) in Sohar, Oman is 13,500 kilometers (8,389 miles / 7,290 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 5°.

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 Oman. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:57 in Los Angeles, it's 12:57 in Sohar. With a 12-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 Sohar (OHS) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 355° (north). 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 Sohar Airport (OHS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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