# Distance from Akita (AXT) to Los Angeles (LAX)

> 8,529 km · estimated flight time 11h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 8,529 km / 5,299 mi / 4,605 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 11h
- **Heading**: 57° (east northeast)
- **Return heading**: 309° (northwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Japan) → United States
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → North America
- **Time difference**: -16h (When it's 05:33 in Akita, it's 13:33 in Los Angeles)
- **Elevation difference**: 185 ft (LAX is lower than AXT)

## Airports

### [Akita Airport (AXT)](https://flightduration.online/airport/axt-akita-akita-airport/1ef266df-8c8a-65fa-8cc0-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Akita, Japan
- ICAO: RJSK
- Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
- Coordinates: 39.620000, 140.220000
- Elevation: 313 ft

### [Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)](https://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

## 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 05:33 in Akita, it's 13:33 in Los Angeles.
With a 16-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Akita Airport (AXT)](https://flightduration.online/airport/axt-akita-akita-airport/1ef266df-8c8a-65fa-8cc0-06bb2780ed98)
- [Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)](https://flightduration.online/airport/lax-los-angeles-los-angeles-international-airport/1ef266df-26e8-6fe4-87a1-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)