Los Angeles to Bengaluru
18h 26m The flight from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR) covers 14,503 km (9,012 miles) and takes approximately 18h 26m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north on an initial great-circle bearing of 339°, passing near 69.8° N, 130.2° 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 | 26h 22m | 26h 47m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 18h 36m | 19h 01m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 16h 07m | 16h 32m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 17h 04m | 17h 29m |
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
| LAX | BLR | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Los Angeles International Airport | Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru |
| City | Los Angeles | Bengaluru |
| Country | United States | India |
| ICAO | KLAX | VOBL |
| Coordinates | 33.9425, -118.408 | 13.1979, 77.7063 |
| Elevation | 125 ft | 3,000 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Bengaluru?
A non-stop flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Bengaluru (BLR) takes about 18h 26m. The great-circle distance is 14,503 km (9,012 miles, 7,831 nautical miles), flying north on an initial bearing of 339°.
How far is Los Angeles from Bengaluru?
14,503 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 9,012 miles or 7,831 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 LAX and BLR?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 14,503 km the route is at the extreme end of what any airliner can fly non-stop, so a connection is likely. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 18h 26m 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.
Other routes from Los Angeles
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.