LAX
Los Angeles
United States
9,832 km
6,109 miles
WAP
Alto Palena
Chile
Distance
9,832 km
6,109 mi / 5,309 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
148°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

LAX WAP
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Alto Palena Airport
IATA Code LAX WAP
ICAO Code KLAX SCAP
City Los Angeles Alto Palena
Country United States Chile
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Santiago
Elevation 128 ft 794 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 -43.610000, -71.810000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Alto Palena (WAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Alto Palena Airport (WAP) in Alto Palena, Chile is 9,832 kilometers (6,109 miles / 5,309 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying south southeast at a heading of 148°.

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 Chile. 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 01:47 in Los Angeles, it's 06:47 in Alto Palena. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Alto Palena (WAP) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 323° (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 Alto Palena Airport (WAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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