LAX
Los Angeles
United States
8,223 km
5,110 miles
SNN
Shannon
Ireland
Distance
8,223 km
5,110 mi / 4,440 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
36°
northeast

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LAX SNN
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Shannon Airport
IATA Code LAX SNN
ICAO Code KLAX EINN
City Los Angeles Shannon
Country United States Ireland
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Europe/Dublin
Elevation 128 ft 46 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 52.700000, -8.920000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Shannon (SNN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Shannon Airport (SNN) in Shannon, Ireland is 8,223 kilometers (5,110 miles / 4,440 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with Ireland. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:24 in Los Angeles, it's 16:24 in Shannon. With a 8-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 Shannon (SNN) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 306° (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 Shannon Airport (SNN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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