GPB
Guarapuava
Brazil
9,658 km
6,001 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
9,658 km
6,001 mi / 5,215 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
310°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GPB LAX
Airport Name Tancredo Thomas de Faria Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code GPB LAX
ICAO Code SBGU KLAX
City Guarapuava Los Angeles
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 3,494 ft 128 ft
Coordinates -25.390000, -51.520000 33.940000, -118.410000

Guarapuava (GPB) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tancredo Thomas de Faria Airport (GPB) in Guarapuava, Brazil to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 9,658 kilometers (6,001 miles / 5,215 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 07:18 in Guarapuava, it's 02:18 in Los Angeles. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,366 feet between the two airports. Los Angeles International Airport sits lower than Tancredo Thomas de Faria Airport.

The return flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Guarapuava (GPB) follows a heading of 124° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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