LAX
Los Angeles
United States
9,501 km
5,904 miles
SJP
Sao Jose Do Rio Preto
Brazil
Distance
9,501 km
5,904 mi / 5,130 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
119°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

LAX SJP
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Sao Jose do Rio Preto Airport
IATA Code LAX SJP
ICAO Code KLAX SBSR
City Los Angeles Sao Jose Do Rio Preto
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 128 ft 1,784 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 -20.820000, -49.410000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Sao Jose Do Rio Preto (SJP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Sao Jose do Rio Preto Airport (SJP) in Sao Jose Do Rio Preto, Brazil is 9,501 kilometers (5,904 miles / 5,130 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 23:45 in Los Angeles, it's 04:45 in Sao Jose Do Rio Preto. 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 1,656 feet between the two airports. Sao Jose do Rio Preto Airport sits higher than Los Angeles International Airport.

The return flight from Sao Jose Do Rio Preto (SJP) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 309° (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 Sao Jose do Rio Preto Airport (SJP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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