LAX
Los Angeles
United States
6,836 km
4,248 miles
OLI
Rif
Iceland
Distance
6,836 km
4,248 mi / 3,691 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
29°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

LAX OLI
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Rif Airport
IATA Code LAX OLI
ICAO Code KLAX BIRF
City Los Angeles Rif
Country United States Iceland
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Atlantic/Reykjavik
Elevation 128 ft 18 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 64.910000, -23.820000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Rif (OLI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Rif Airport (OLI) in Rif, Iceland is 6,836 kilometers (4,248 miles / 3,691 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:12 in Los Angeles, it's 07:12 in Rif. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Rif (OLI) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 290° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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