LAX
Los Angeles
United States
9,409 km
5,846 miles
QIG
Iguatu
Brazil
Distance
9,409 km
5,846 mi / 5,080 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
101°
east southeast

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LAX QIG
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Iguatu Airport
IATA Code LAX QIG
ICAO Code KLAX SNIG
City Los Angeles Iguatu
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Fortaleza
Elevation 128 ft 699 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 -6.350000, -39.290000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Iguatu (QIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Iguatu Airport (QIG) in Iguatu, Brazil is 9,409 kilometers (5,846 miles / 5,080 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 101°.

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 01:18 in Los Angeles, it's 06:18 in Iguatu. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

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

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