LAX
Los Angeles
United States
3,684 km
2,289 miles
UPB
Havana
Cuba
Distance
3,684 km
2,289 mi / 1,989 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
100°
east

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LAX UPB
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Playa Baracoa Airport
IATA Code LAX UPB
ICAO Code KLAX MUPB
City Los Angeles Havana
Country United States Cuba
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Havana
Elevation 128 ft 102 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 23.030000, -82.580000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Havana (UPB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Playa Baracoa Airport (UPB) in Havana, Cuba is 3,684 kilometers (2,289 miles / 1,989 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east at a heading of 100°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting United States with Cuba. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:41 in Los Angeles, it's 15:41 in Havana. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Havana (UPB) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 297° (west 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 Playa Baracoa Airport (UPB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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