LAX
Los Angeles
United States
5,611 km
3,487 miles
SYA
Shemya
United States
Distance
5,611 km
3,487 mi / 3,030 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LAX SYA
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Eareckson Air Station
IATA Code LAX SYA
ICAO Code KLAX PASY
City Los Angeles Shemya
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Adak
Elevation 128 ft 98 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 52.700000, 174.100000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Shemya (SYA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Eareckson Air Station (SYA) in Shemya, United States is 5,611 kilometers (3,487 miles / 3,030 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 2-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 02:18 in Los Angeles, it's 00:18 in Shemya.

The return flight from Shemya (SYA) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 84° (east). 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 Eareckson Air Station (SYA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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