JWN
Zanjan Airport
Iran
12,034 km
7,477 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
12,034 km
7,477 mi / 6,498 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
348°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

JWN LAX
Airport Name Zanjan Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code JWN LAX
ICAO Code OITZ KLAX
City N/A Los Angeles
Country Iran United States
Timezone Asia/Tehran America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 5,382 ft 128 ft
Coordinates 36.770000, 48.360000 33.940000, -118.410000

Zanjan Airport (JWN) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Zanjan Airport (JWN) in Zanjan Airport, Iran to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 12,034 kilometers (7,477 miles / 6,498 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 348°.

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 14:50 in Zanjan Airport, it's 03:20 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 5,254 feet between the two airports. Los Angeles International Airport sits lower than Zanjan Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Zanjan Airport (JWN) follows a heading of 11° (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 Zanjan Airport (JWN) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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