LAX
Los Angeles
United States
8,720 km
5,418 miles
SLZ
Sao Luis
Brazil
Distance
8,720 km
5,418 mi / 4,708 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
101°
east

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LAX SLZ
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport
IATA Code LAX SLZ
ICAO Code KLAX SBSL
City Los Angeles Sao Luis
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Fortaleza
Elevation 128 ft 178 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 -2.590000, -44.230000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Sao Luis (SLZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport (SLZ) in Sao Luis, Brazil is 8,720 kilometers (5,418 miles / 4,708 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 101°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 18:11 in Los Angeles, it's 23:11 in Sao Luis. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sao Luis (SLZ) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 305° (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 Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport (SLZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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