Manama to Los Angeles
16h 51m The flight from Bahrain International Airport (BAH) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) covers 13,221 km (8,215 miles) and takes approximately 16h 51m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north on an initial great-circle bearing of 350°, passing near 79.9° N, 11.8° 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 | 24h 02m | 24h 27m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 16h 57m | 17h 22m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 14h 41m | 15h 07m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 15h 33m | 15h 58m |
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
| BAH | LAX | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Bahrain International Airport | Los Angeles International Airport |
| City | Manama | Los Angeles |
| Country | Bahrain | United States |
| ICAO | OBBI | KLAX |
| Coordinates | 26.2673, 50.6376 | 33.9425, -118.408 |
| Elevation | 6 ft | 125 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Manama to Los Angeles?
A non-stop flight from Manama (BAH) to Los Angeles (LAX) takes about 16h 51m. The great-circle distance is 13,221 km (8,215 miles, 7,139 nautical miles), flying north on an initial bearing of 350°.
How far is Manama from Los Angeles?
13,221 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 8,215 miles or 7,139 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 BAH and LAX?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 13,221 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 51m 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.