LAX
Los Angeles
United States
11,299 km
7,021 miles
SCO
Aktau
Kazakhstan
Distance
11,299 km
7,021 mi / 6,101 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
north

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LAX SCO
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Aktau International Airport
IATA Code LAX SCO
ICAO Code KLAX UATE
City Los Angeles Aktau
Country United States Kazakhstan
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Oral
Elevation 128 ft 75 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 43.860000, 51.090000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Aktau (SCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Aktau International Airport (SCO) in Aktau, Kazakhstan is 11,299 kilometers (7,021 miles / 6,101 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north at a heading of 8°.

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 Kazakhstan. 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 21:45 in Los Angeles, it's 10:45 in Aktau. With a 13-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 Aktau (SCO) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 351° (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 Aktau International Airport (SCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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