IHR
Iran Shahr Airport
Iran
13,212 km
8,209 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
13,212 km
8,209 mi / 7,134 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
359°
north

Airport Comparison

IHR LAX
Airport Name Iran Shahr Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code IHR LAX
ICAO Code OIZI KLAX
City N/A Los Angeles
Country Iran United States
Timezone Asia/Tehran America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 2,040 ft 128 ft
Coordinates 27.240000, 60.720000 33.940000, -118.410000

Iran Shahr Airport (IHR) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Iran Shahr Airport (IHR) in Iran Shahr Airport, Iran to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 13,212 kilometers (8,209 miles / 7,134 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 359°.

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 Iran 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 15:44 in Iran Shahr Airport, it's 04:14 in Los Angeles. With a 11.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,912 feet between the two airports. Los Angeles International Airport sits lower than Iran Shahr Airport.

The return flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Iran Shahr Airport (IHR) follows a heading of 1° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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