LAX
Los Angeles
United States
9,387 km
5,833 miles
RAF
Rafaela
Argentina
Distance
9,387 km
5,833 mi / 5,069 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
134°
southeast

Airport Comparison

LAX RAF
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Rafaela Airport
IATA Code LAX RAF
ICAO Code KLAX SAFR
City Los Angeles Rafaela
Country United States Argentina
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Argentina/Cordoba
Elevation 128 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 -31.280000, -61.500000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Rafaela (RAF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Rafaela Airport (RAF) in Rafaela, Argentina is 9,387 kilometers (5,833 miles / 5,069 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southeast at a heading of 134°.

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 Argentina. 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 04:44 in Los Angeles, it's 09:44 in Rafaela. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Rafaela (RAF) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 316° (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 Rafaela Airport (RAF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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