LAX
Los Angeles
United States
11,750 km
7,301 miles
SGL
Cavite City
Philippines
Distance
11,750 km
7,301 mi / 6,345 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
300°
west northwest

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LAX SGL
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Sangley Point Air Base
IATA Code LAX SGL
ICAO Code KLAX RPLS
City Los Angeles Cavite City
Country United States Philippines
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Manila
Elevation 128 ft 8 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 14.500000, 120.900000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Cavite City (SGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Sangley Point Air Base (SGL) in Cavite City, Philippines is 11,750 kilometers (7,301 miles / 6,345 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

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 Philippines. 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 00:55 in Los Angeles, it's 16:55 in Cavite City. With a 16-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 Cavite City (SGL) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 48° (northeast). 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 Sangley Point Air Base (SGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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