Wuhan (Huangpi) to Los Angeles
14h 01m The flight from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) covers 10,948 km (6,803 miles) and takes approximately 14h 01m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-east on an initial great-circle bearing of 42°, passing near 55.0° N, 175.9° 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 | 19h 54m | 20h 19m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 14h 02m | 14h 27m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 12h 10m | 12h 35m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 12h 53m | 13h 18m |
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
| WUH | LAX | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Wuhan Tianhe International Airport | Los Angeles International Airport |
| City | Wuhan (Huangpi) | Los Angeles |
| Country | China | United States |
| ICAO | ZHHH | KLAX |
| Coordinates | 30.7748, 114.2137 | 33.9425, -118.408 |
| Elevation | 113 ft | 125 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Wuhan (Huangpi) to Los Angeles?
A non-stop flight from Wuhan (Huangpi) (WUH) to Los Angeles (LAX) takes about 14h 01m. The great-circle distance is 10,948 km (6,803 miles, 5,911 nautical miles), flying north-east on an initial bearing of 42°.
How far is Wuhan (Huangpi) from Los Angeles?
10,948 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 6,803 miles or 5,911 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 WUH and LAX?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 10,948 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 14h 01m 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 Wuhan (Huangpi)
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.