LAX
Los Angeles
United States
6,178 km
3,839 miles
SOM
San Tome Airport
Venezuela
Distance
6,178 km
3,839 mi / 3,336 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
104°
east southeast

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LAX SOM
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport San Tome Airport
IATA Code LAX SOM
ICAO Code KLAX SVST
City Los Angeles N/A
Country United States Venezuela
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Caracas
Elevation 128 ft 861 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 8.950000, -64.150000

Los Angeles (LAX) to San Tome Airport (SOM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to San Tome Airport (SOM) in San Tome Airport, Venezuela is 6,178 kilometers (3,839 miles / 3,336 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east southeast at a heading of 104°.

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 Venezuela. 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 00:55 in Los Angeles, it's 04:55 in San Tome Airport. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from San Tome Airport (SOM) 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 San Tome Airport (SOM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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