LAX
Los Angeles
United States
9,143 km
5,681 miles
QBX
Sobral
Brazil
Distance
9,143 km
5,681 mi / 4,937 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
100°
east

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LAX QBX
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Sobral Airport
IATA Code LAX QBX
ICAO Code KLAX SNOB
City Los Angeles Sobral
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Fortaleza
Elevation 128 ft 210 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 -3.680000, -40.340000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Sobral (QBX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Sobral Airport (QBX) in Sobral, Brazil is 9,143 kilometers (5,681 miles / 4,937 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 100°.

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 10:26 in Los Angeles, it's 15:26 in Sobral. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sobral (QBX) 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 Sobral Airport (QBX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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