LAX
Los Angeles
United States
9,177 km
5,702 miles
QHN
Taguatinga
Brazil
Distance
9,177 km
5,702 mi / 4,955 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
110°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

LAX QHN
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Taguatinga Airport
IATA Code LAX QHN
ICAO Code KLAX SWTY
City Los Angeles Taguatinga
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Araguaina
Elevation 128 ft 1,959 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 -12.430000, -46.400000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Taguatinga (QHN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Taguatinga Airport (QHN) in Taguatinga, Brazil is 9,177 kilometers (5,702 miles / 4,955 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 110°.

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 02:47 in Los Angeles, it's 07:47 in Taguatinga. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,831 feet between the two airports. Taguatinga Airport sits higher than Los Angeles International Airport.

The return flight from Taguatinga (QHN) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 307° (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 Taguatinga Airport (QHN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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