LAX
Los Angeles
United States
9,697 km
6,026 miles
PAV
Paulo Afonso
Brazil
Distance
9,697 km
6,026 mi / 5,236 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
103°
east southeast

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LAX PAV
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Paulo Afonso Airport
IATA Code LAX PAV
ICAO Code KLAX SBUF
City Los Angeles Paulo Afonso
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Maceio
Elevation 128 ft 883 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 -9.400000, -38.250000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Paulo Afonso (PAV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Paulo Afonso Airport (PAV) in Paulo Afonso, Brazil is 9,697 kilometers (6,026 miles / 5,236 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 103°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:59 in Los Angeles, it's 05:59 in Paulo Afonso. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Paulo Afonso (PAV) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 305° (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 Paulo Afonso Airport (PAV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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