LAX
Los Angeles
United States
9,058 km
5,629 miles
VBY
Visby
Sweden
Distance
9,058 km
5,629 mi / 4,891 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
22°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

LAX VBY
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Visby Airport
IATA Code LAX VBY
ICAO Code KLAX ESSV
City Los Angeles Visby
Country United States Sweden
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Europe/Stockholm
Elevation 128 ft 164 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 57.660000, 18.350000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Visby (VBY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Visby Airport (VBY) in Visby, Sweden is 9,058 kilometers (5,629 miles / 4,891 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 22°.

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 Sweden. 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 17:02 in Los Angeles, it's 02:02 in Visby. With a 9-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 Visby (VBY) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 325° (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 Visby Airport (VBY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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