LAX
Los Angeles
United States
10,322 km
6,414 miles
SJJ
Sarajevo
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Distance
10,322 km
6,414 mi / 5,573 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
30°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

LAX SJJ
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Sarajevo International Airport
IATA Code LAX SJJ
ICAO Code KLAX LQSA
City Los Angeles Sarajevo
Country United States Bosnia and Herzegovina
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Europe/Sarajevo
Elevation 128 ft 1,708 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 43.820000, 18.330000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Sarajevo (SJJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ) in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina is 10,322 kilometers (6,414 miles / 5,573 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:59 in Los Angeles, it's 06:59 in Sarajevo. With a 9-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 1,580 feet between the two airports. Sarajevo International Airport sits higher than Los Angeles International Airport.

The return flight from Sarajevo (SJJ) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 325° (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 Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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