Los Angeles to Jaipur
16h 41m The flight from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Jaipur International Airport (JAI) covers 13,094 km (8,136 miles) and takes approximately 16h 41m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north on an initial great-circle bearing of 346°, passing near 77.6° N, 142.4° 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 | 23h 48m | 24h 14m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 16h 47m | 17h 12m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 14h 33m | 14h 58m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 15h 24m | 15h 49m |
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 | JAI | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Los Angeles International Airport | Jaipur International Airport |
| City | Los Angeles | Jaipur |
| Country | United States | India |
| ICAO | KLAX | VIJP |
| Coordinates | 33.9425, -118.408 | 26.8242, 75.8122 |
| Elevation | 125 ft | 1,263 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Jaipur?
A non-stop flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Jaipur (JAI) takes about 16h 41m. The great-circle distance is 13,094 km (8,136 miles, 7,070 nautical miles), flying north on an initial bearing of 346°.
How far is Los Angeles from Jaipur?
13,094 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 8,136 miles or 7,070 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 JAI?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 13,094 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 16h 41m 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.