LAX
Los Angeles
United States
12,289 km
7,636 miles
SDT
Saidu Sharif
Pakistan
Distance
12,289 km
7,636 mi / 6,635 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
351°
north

Airport Comparison

LAX SDT
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Saidu Sharif Airport
IATA Code LAX SDT
ICAO Code KLAX OPSS
City Los Angeles Saidu Sharif
Country United States Pakistan
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Karachi
Elevation 128 ft 3,183 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 34.810000, 72.350000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Saidu Sharif (SDT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Saidu Sharif Airport (SDT) in Saidu Sharif, Pakistan is 12,289 kilometers (7,636 miles / 6,635 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 351°.

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 Pakistan. 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 07:53 in Los Angeles, it's 20:53 in Saidu Sharif. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,055 feet between the two airports. Saidu Sharif Airport sits higher than Los Angeles International Airport.

The return flight from Saidu Sharif (SDT) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 10° (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 Saidu Sharif Airport (SDT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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