LAX
Los Angeles
United States
9,440 km
5,866 miles
RDS
Rincon de los Sauces
Argentina
Distance
9,440 km
5,866 mi / 5,097 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
143°
southeast

Airport Comparison

LAX RDS
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Rincon De Los Sauces Airport
IATA Code LAX RDS
ICAO Code KLAX SAHS
City Los Angeles Rincon de los Sauces
Country United States Argentina
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Argentina/Salta
Elevation 128 ft 1,968 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 -37.390000, -68.900000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Rincon de los Sauces (RDS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Rincon De Los Sauces Airport (RDS) in Rincon de los Sauces, Argentina is 9,440 kilometers (5,866 miles / 5,097 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southeast at a heading of 143°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:38 in Los Angeles, it's 06:38 in Rincon de los Sauces. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,840 feet between the two airports. Rincon De Los Sauces Airport sits higher than Los Angeles International Airport.

The return flight from Rincon de los Sauces (RDS) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 321° (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 Rincon De Los Sauces Airport (RDS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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