Los Angeles to Stuttgart
12h 11m The flight from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Stuttgart Airport (STR) covers 9,465 km (5,881 miles) and takes approximately 12h 11m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-east on an initial great-circle bearing of 32°, passing near 62.7° N, 67.6° W 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 | 17h 13m | 17h 38m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 12h 08m | 12h 33m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 10h 31m | 10h 56m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 11h 08m | 11h 33m |
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 | STR | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Los Angeles International Airport | Stuttgart Airport |
| City | Los Angeles | Stuttgart |
| Country | United States | Germany |
| ICAO | KLAX | EDDS |
| Coordinates | 33.9425, -118.408 | 48.6899, 9.222 |
| Elevation | 125 ft | 1,276 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Stuttgart?
A non-stop flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Stuttgart (STR) takes about 12h 11m. The great-circle distance is 9,465 km (5,881 miles, 5,111 nautical miles), flying north-east on an initial bearing of 32°.
How far is Los Angeles from Stuttgart?
9,465 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 5,881 miles or 5,111 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 STR?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 9,465 km the route is comfortably within range of a non-stop service if an airline chooses to fly it. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 12h 11m 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.