ADX
St. Andrews
United Kingdom
8,287 km
5,149 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
8,287 km
5,149 mi / 4,475 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/London
Heading
309°
northwest

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ADX LAX
Airport Name RAF Leuchars Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code ADX LAX
ICAO Code EGQL KLAX
City St. Andrews Los Angeles
Country United Kingdom United States
Timezone Europe/London America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 38 ft 128 ft
Coordinates 56.370000, -2.870000 33.940000, -118.410000

St. Andrews (ADX) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from RAF Leuchars (ADX) in St. Andrews, United Kingdom to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 8,287 kilometers (5,149 miles / 4,475 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 Kingdom 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 08:59 in St. Andrews, it's 00:59 in Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles (LAX) to St. Andrews (ADX) follows a heading of 31° (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 RAF Leuchars (ADX) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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