ACH
Altenrhein
Switzerland
9,583 km
5,955 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
9,583 km
5,955 mi / 5,175 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ACH LAX
Airport Name St Gallen Altenrhein Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code ACH LAX
ICAO Code LSZR KLAX
City Altenrhein Los Angeles
Country Switzerland United States
Timezone Europe/Zurich America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,306 ft 128 ft
Coordinates 47.480000, 9.560000 33.940000, -118.410000

Altenrhein (ACH) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from St Gallen Altenrhein Airport (ACH) in Altenrhein, Switzerland to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 9,583 kilometers (5,955 miles / 5,175 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 Switzerland with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:11 in Altenrhein, it's 04:11 in Los Angeles. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,178 feet between the two airports. Los Angeles International Airport sits lower than St Gallen Altenrhein Airport.

The return flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Altenrhein (ACH) follows a heading of 32° (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 St Gallen Altenrhein Airport (ACH) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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