LAX
Los Angeles
United States
10,253 km
6,371 miles
SPU
Split
Croatia
Distance
10,253 km
6,371 mi / 5,536 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
31°
north northeast

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LAX SPU
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Split Airport
IATA Code LAX SPU
ICAO Code KLAX LDSP
City Los Angeles Split
Country United States Croatia
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Europe/Zagreb
Elevation 128 ft 79 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 43.540000, 16.300000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Split (SPU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Split Airport (SPU) in Split, Croatia is 10,253 kilometers (6,371 miles / 5,536 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

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 Croatia. 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 16:47 in Los Angeles, it's 01:47 in Split. 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.

The return flight from Split (SPU) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 324° (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 Split Airport (SPU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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