LAX
Los Angeles
United States
8,357 km
5,193 miles
WAT
Waterford
Ireland
Distance
8,357 km
5,193 mi / 4,512 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
36°
northeast

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LAX WAT
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Waterford Airport
IATA Code LAX WAT
ICAO Code KLAX EIWF
City Los Angeles Waterford
Country United States Ireland
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Europe/Dublin
Elevation 128 ft 119 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 52.190000, -7.090000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Waterford (WAT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Waterford Airport (WAT) in Waterford, Ireland is 8,357 kilometers (5,193 miles / 4,512 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 23:15 in Los Angeles, it's 07:15 in Waterford. 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 Waterford (WAT) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 307° (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 Waterford Airport (WAT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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