LAX
Los Angeles
United States
9,766 km
6,069 miles
SMW
Smara
EH
Distance
9,766 km
6,069 mi / 5,273 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
59°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

LAX SMW
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Smara Airport
IATA Code LAX SMW
ICAO Code KLAX GMMA
City Los Angeles Smara
Country United States EH
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Casablanca
Elevation 128 ft 350 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 26.730000, -11.680000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Smara (SMW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Smara Airport (SMW) in Smara, EH is 9,766 kilometers (6,069 miles / 5,273 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 EH. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:19 in Los Angeles, it's 11:19 in Smara. With a 9-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 Smara (SMW) 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 Smara Airport (SMW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.