LAX
Los Angeles
United States
8,371 km
5,202 miles
SOT
Sodankyla
Finland
Distance
8,371 km
5,202 mi / 4,520 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
13°
north northeast

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LAX SOT
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Sodankyla Airport
IATA Code LAX SOT
ICAO Code KLAX EFSO
City Los Angeles Sodankyla
Country United States Finland
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 128 ft 602 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 67.390000, 26.620000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Sodankyla (SOT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Sodankyla Airport (SOT) in Sodankyla, Finland is 8,371 kilometers (5,202 miles / 4,520 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 13°.

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 Finland. 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 00:47 in Los Angeles, it's 10:47 in Sodankyla. With a 10-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 Sodankyla (SOT) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 331° (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 Sodankyla Airport (SOT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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