LAX
Los Angeles
United States
11,112 km
6,905 miles
THQ
Tianshui
China
Distance
11,112 km
6,905 mi / 6,000 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
324°
northwest

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LAX THQ
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Tianshui Maijishan Airport
IATA Code LAX THQ
ICAO Code KLAX ZLTS
City Los Angeles Tianshui
Country United States China
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 128 ft 3,590 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 34.560000, 105.860000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Tianshui (THQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Tianshui Maijishan Airport (THQ) in Tianshui, China is 11,112 kilometers (6,905 miles / 6,000 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 China. 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 07:30 in Los Angeles, it's 23:30 in Tianshui. With a 16-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 3,462 feet between the two airports. Tianshui Maijishan Airport sits higher than Los Angeles International Airport.

The return flight from Tianshui (THQ) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 36° (northeast). 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 Tianshui Maijishan Airport (THQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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