LAX
Los Angeles
United States
11,438 km
7,107 miles
TBS
Tbilisi
Georgia
Distance
11,438 km
7,107 mi / 6,176 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
13°
north northeast

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LAX TBS
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Tbilisi International Airport
IATA Code LAX TBS
ICAO Code KLAX UGTB
City Los Angeles Tbilisi
Country United States Georgia
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Tbilisi
Elevation 128 ft 1,624 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 41.670000, 44.950000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Tbilisi (TBS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) in Tbilisi, Georgia is 11,438 kilometers (7,107 miles / 6,176 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 13°.

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 Georgia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:16 in Los Angeles, it's 11:16 in Tbilisi. With a 12-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,496 feet between the two airports. Tbilisi International Airport sits higher than Los Angeles International Airport.

The return flight from Tbilisi (TBS) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 346° (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 Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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