Ahmedabad to Los Angeles
17h 16m The flight from Sardar Vallabh Patel International Airport (AMD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) covers 13,568 km (8,431 miles) and takes approximately 17h 16m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north on an initial great-circle bearing of 11°, passing near 78.6° N, 129.0° E at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 24h 40m | 25h 05m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 17h 24m | 17h 49m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 15h 05m | 15h 30m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 15h 58m | 16h 23m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| AMD | LAX | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Sardar Vallabh Patel International Airport | Los Angeles International Airport |
| City | Ahmedabad | Los Angeles |
| Country | India | United States |
| ICAO | VAAH | KLAX |
| Coordinates | 23.0772, 72.6347 | 33.9425, -118.408 |
| Elevation | 189 ft | 125 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Ahmedabad to Los Angeles?
A non-stop flight from Ahmedabad (AMD) to Los Angeles (LAX) takes about 17h 16m. The great-circle distance is 13,568 km (8,431 miles, 7,326 nautical miles), flying north on an initial bearing of 11°.
How far is Ahmedabad from Los Angeles?
13,568 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 8,431 miles or 7,326 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between AMD and LAX?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 13,568 km the route is within reach of long-range widebodies, though not every city pair is served non-stop. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 17h 16m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.