LAX
Los Angeles
United States
13,114 km
8,149 miles
QJB
Jubail
Saudi Arabia
Distance
13,114 km
8,149 mi / 7,081 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
12°
north northeast

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LAX QJB
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Jubail Airport
IATA Code LAX QJB
ICAO Code KLAX OEJB
City Los Angeles Jubail
Country United States Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 128 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 27.040000, 49.410000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Jubail (QJB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Jubail Airport (QJB) in Jubail, Saudi Arabia is 13,114 kilometers (8,149 miles / 7,081 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 12°.

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 Saudi Arabia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:13 in Los Angeles, it's 12:13 in Jubail. With a 11-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 Jubail (QJB) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 349° (north 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 Jubail Airport (QJB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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