BSE
Sematan
Malaysia
13,607 km
8,455 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
13,607 km
8,455 mi / 7,347 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Kuching
Heading
47°
northeast

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BSE LAX
Airport Name Sematan Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code BSE LAX
ICAO Code WBGN KLAX
City Sematan Los Angeles
Country Malaysia United States
Timezone Asia/Kuching America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 22 ft 128 ft
Coordinates 1.810000, 109.760000 33.940000, -118.410000

Sematan (BSE) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sematan Airport (BSE) in Sematan, Malaysia to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 13,607 kilometers (8,455 miles / 7,347 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:16 in Sematan, it's 02:16 in Los Angeles. With a 16-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 Sematan (BSE) follows a heading of 298° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Sematan Airport (BSE) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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