LAX
Los Angeles
United States
8,139 km
5,057 miles
SXL
Sligo
Ireland
Distance
8,139 km
5,057 mi / 4,395 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
35°
northeast

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LAX SXL
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Sligo Airport
IATA Code LAX SXL
ICAO Code KLAX EISG
City Los Angeles Sligo
Country United States Ireland
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Europe/Dublin
Elevation 128 ft 11 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 54.280000, -8.600000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Sligo (SXL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Sligo Airport (SXL) in Sligo, Ireland is 8,139 kilometers (5,057 miles / 4,395 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

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 Ireland. 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 02:11 in Los Angeles, it's 10:11 in Sligo. With a 8-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 Sligo (SXL) 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 Sligo Airport (SXL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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