GAO
Guantanamo
Cuba
4,514 km
2,805 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
4,514 km
2,805 mi / 2,438 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Havana
Heading
299°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

GAO LAX
Airport Name Mariana Grajales Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code GAO LAX
ICAO Code MUGT KLAX
City Guantanamo Los Angeles
Country Cuba United States
Timezone America/Havana America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 56 ft 128 ft
Coordinates 20.090000, -75.160000 33.940000, -118.410000

Guantanamo (GAO) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mariana Grajales Airport (GAO) in Guantanamo, Cuba to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 4,514 kilometers (2,805 miles / 2,438 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 Cuba with United States. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:19 in Guantanamo, it's 01:19 in Los Angeles. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Guantanamo (GAO) 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 Mariana Grajales Airport (GAO) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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