# Distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Papa Westray (PPW)

> 8,078 km · estimated flight time 11h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 8,078 km / 5,020 mi / 4,362 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 11h
- **Heading**: 29° (north northeast)
- **Return heading**: 308° (northwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → United Kingdom
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Europe
- **Time difference**: +8h (When it's 03:37 in Los Angeles, it's 11:37 in Papa Westray)
- **Elevation difference**: 37 ft (PPW is lower than LAX)

## Airports

### [Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lax-los-angeles-los-angeles-international-airport/1ef266df-26e8-6fe4-87a1-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Los Angeles, United States
- ICAO: KLAX
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Coordinates: 33.940000, -118.410000
- Elevation: 128 ft

### [Papa Westray Airport (PPW)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ppw-papa-westray-papa-westray-airport/1ef266de-c396-6a72-a6f3-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Papa Westray, United Kingdom
- ICAO: EGEP
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Coordinates: 59.350000, -2.900000
- Elevation: 91 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 03:37 in Los Angeles, it's 11:37 in Papa Westray.
With a 8-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lax-los-angeles-los-angeles-international-airport/1ef266df-26e8-6fe4-87a1-06bb2780ed98)
- [Papa Westray Airport (PPW)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ppw-papa-westray-papa-westray-airport/1ef266de-c396-6a72-a6f3-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)