FOR
Fortaleza
Brazil
9,314 km
5,787 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
9,314 km
5,787 mi / 5,029 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Fortaleza
Heading
305°
northwest

Airport Comparison

FOR LAX
Airport Name Pinto Martins International Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code FOR LAX
ICAO Code SBFZ KLAX
City Fortaleza Los Angeles
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Fortaleza America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 82 ft 128 ft
Coordinates -3.780000, -38.530000 33.940000, -118.410000

Fortaleza (FOR) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pinto Martins International Airport (FOR) in Fortaleza, Brazil to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 9,314 kilometers (5,787 miles / 5,029 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:46 in Fortaleza, it's 02:46 in Los Angeles. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Fortaleza (FOR) follows a heading of 99° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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