Distance From Langkawi International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, LGK - LAX Distance

The distance from Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is 8702 miles or 14004 kilometers or 7557 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Langkawi ( Malaysia ) to Los Angeles ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Langkawi and Los Angeles takes around 20 hours 0 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Langkawi International Airport, Langkawi, Malaysia to Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles, United States is 20 hours 0 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • LGK - LAX

Kilometers		14004 km
Statute Miles		8702 miles
Nautical Miles		7557 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 0 minutes

Langkawi International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport Flight Route Map - LGK to LAX Flight Path

Location of Langkawi International Airport & Los Angeles International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Langkawi to Los Angeles nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Langkawi, Malaysia and Los Angeles, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Langkawi, Malaysia and Los Angeles, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LGK - LAX

Time difference between Langkawi (Malaysia) and Los Angeles (United States) is 15 Hours.
Los Angeles time is 15 Hours behind Langkawi.

Location	Local Time
Langkawi (Malaysia)	2026-09-13, 21:24:30 +08
Los Angeles (United States)	2026-09-13, 06:24:30 PDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Langkawi International Airport (LGK / WMKL) Langkawi, Malaysia

Destination

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX / KLAX) Los Angeles, United States