LAX
Los Angeles
United States
10,625 km
6,602 miles
WHU
Wuhu
China
Distance
10,625 km
6,602 mi / 5,737 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
314°
northwest

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LAX WHU
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Wuhu Air Base
IATA Code LAX WHU
ICAO Code KLAX ZSWU
City Los Angeles Wuhu
Country United States China
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 128 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 31.390000, 118.410000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Wuhu (WHU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Wuhu Air Base (WHU) in Wuhu, China is 10,625 kilometers (6,602 miles / 5,737 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 05:51 in Los Angeles, it's 21:51 in Wuhu. 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.

The return flight from Wuhu (WHU) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 44° (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 Wuhu Air Base (WHU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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