LAX
Los Angeles
United States
8,557 km
5,317 miles
UME
Umea
Sweden
Distance
8,557 km
5,317 mi / 4,621 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
17°
north northeast

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LAX UME
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Umea Airport
IATA Code LAX UME
ICAO Code KLAX ESNU
City Los Angeles Umea
Country United States Sweden
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Europe/Stockholm
Elevation 128 ft 24 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 63.790000, 20.280000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Umea (UME) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Umea Airport (UME) in Umea, Sweden is 8,557 kilometers (5,317 miles / 4,621 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 17°.

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 Sweden. 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 12:14 in Los Angeles, it's 21:14 in Umea. 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 Umea (UME) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 326° (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 Umea Airport (UME) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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