LAX
Los Angeles
United States
10,948 km
6,803 miles
SIA
Xi'an
China
Distance
10,948 km
6,803 mi / 5,911 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
322°
northwest

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LAX SIA
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Xiguan Airport
IATA Code LAX SIA
ICAO Code KLAX ZLSN
City Los Angeles Xi'an
Country United States China
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 128 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 34.380000, 109.120000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Xi'an (SIA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Xiguan Airport (SIA) in Xi'an, China is 10,948 kilometers (6,803 miles / 5,911 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 China. 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 23:33 in Los Angeles, it's 15:33 in Xi'an. 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 Xi'an (SIA) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 38° (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 Xiguan Airport (SIA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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