LAX
Los Angeles
United States
9,954 km
6,185 miles
SJK
Sao Jose Dos Campos
Brazil
Distance
9,954 km
6,185 mi / 5,375 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
119°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

LAX SJK
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Professor Urbano Ernesto Stumpf Airport
IATA Code LAX SJK
ICAO Code KLAX SBSJ
City Los Angeles Sao Jose Dos Campos
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 128 ft 2,120 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 -23.230000, -45.860000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Sao Jose Dos Campos (SJK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Professor Urbano Ernesto Stumpf Airport (SJK) in Sao Jose Dos Campos, Brazil is 9,954 kilometers (6,185 miles / 5,375 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 119°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:01 in Los Angeles, it's 20:01 in Sao Jose Dos Campos. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,992 feet between the two airports. Professor Urbano Ernesto Stumpf Airport sits higher than Los Angeles International Airport.

The return flight from Sao Jose Dos Campos (SJK) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 308° (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 Professor Urbano Ernesto Stumpf Airport (SJK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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