LAX
Los Angeles
United States
12,779 km
7,941 miles
ZHM
Shamshernagar
Bangladesh
Distance
12,779 km
7,941 mi / 6,900 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
330°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

LAX ZHM
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Shamshernagar Airport
IATA Code LAX ZHM
ICAO Code KLAX VGSH
City Los Angeles Shamshernagar
Country United States Bangladesh
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Dhaka
Elevation 128 ft 56 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 24.420000, 91.880000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Shamshernagar (ZHM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Shamshernagar Airport (ZHM) in Shamshernagar, Bangladesh is 12,779 kilometers (7,941 miles / 6,900 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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 Bangladesh. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:44 in Los Angeles, it's 15:44 in Shamshernagar. With a 14-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 Shamshernagar (ZHM) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 27° (north northeast). 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 Shamshernagar Airport (ZHM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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