LAX
Los Angeles
United States
8,162 km
5,071 miles
VAW
Vardø
Norway
Distance
8,162 km
5,071 mi / 4,407 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
10°
north

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LAX VAW
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Vardø Airport Svartnes
IATA Code LAX VAW
ICAO Code KLAX ENSS
City Los Angeles Vardø
Country United States Norway
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Europe/Oslo
Elevation 128 ft 42 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 70.360000, 31.040000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Vardø (VAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Vardø Airport Svartnes (VAW) in Vardø, Norway is 8,162 kilometers (5,071 miles / 4,407 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 10°.

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 Norway. 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 18:39 in Los Angeles, it's 03:39 in Vardø. 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 Vardø (VAW) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 334° (north 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 Vardø Airport Svartnes (VAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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