Vasco da Gama to Los Angeles
18h 17m The flight from Goa Dabolim International Airport (GOI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) covers 14,379 km (8,935 miles) and takes approximately 18h 17m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north on an initial great-circle bearing of 13°, passing near 74.2° N, 122.7° 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 09m | 26h 34m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 18h 26m | 18h 51m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 15h 59m | 16h 24m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 16h 55m | 17h 20m |
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
| GOI | LAX | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Goa Dabolim International Airport | Los Angeles International Airport |
| City | Vasco da Gama | Los Angeles |
| Country | India | United States |
| ICAO | VOGO | KLAX |
| Coordinates | 15.3801, 73.8333 | 33.9425, -118.408 |
| Elevation | 150 ft | 125 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Vasco da Gama to Los Angeles?
A non-stop flight from Vasco da Gama (GOI) to Los Angeles (LAX) takes about 18h 17m. The great-circle distance is 14,379 km (8,935 miles, 7,764 nautical miles), flying north on an initial bearing of 13°.
How far is Vasco da Gama from Los Angeles?
14,379 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 8,935 miles or 7,764 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 GOI and LAX?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 14,379 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 17m 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 Vasco da Gama
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.