# Distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Wick (WIC)

> 8,131 km · estimated flight time 11h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 8,131 km / 5,053 mi / 4,391 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 11h
- **Heading**: 30° (north northeast)
- **Return heading**: 308° (northwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → United Kingdom
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Europe
- **Time difference**: +8h (When it's 00:30 in Los Angeles, it's 08:30 in Wick)
- **Elevation difference**: 2 ft (WIC is lower than LAX)

## Airports

### [Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lax-los-angeles-los-angeles-international-airport/1ef266df-26e8-6fe4-87a1-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Los Angeles, United States
- ICAO: KLAX
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Coordinates: 33.940000, -118.410000
- Elevation: 128 ft

### [Wick Airport (WIC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/wic-wick-wick-airport/1ef266de-c506-69e8-aaa1-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Wick, United Kingdom
- ICAO: EGPC
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Coordinates: 58.460000, -3.090000
- Elevation: 126 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 00:30 in Los Angeles, it's 08:30 in Wick.
With a 8-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lax-los-angeles-los-angeles-international-airport/1ef266df-26e8-6fe4-87a1-06bb2780ed98)
- [Wick Airport (WIC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/wic-wick-wick-airport/1ef266de-c506-69e8-aaa1-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)