Distance From Playa Baracoa Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, UPB - LAX Distance

The distance from Playa Baracoa Airport (UPB) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is 2289 miles or 3684 kilometers or 1988 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 Havana ( Cuba ) to Los Angeles ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Havana and Los Angeles takes around 5 hours 15 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Playa Baracoa Airport, Havana, Cuba to Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles, United States is 5 hours 15 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 • UPB - LAX

Kilometers		3684 km
Statute Miles		2289 miles
Nautical Miles		1988 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		5 hours 15 minutes

Playa Baracoa Airport to Los Angeles International Airport Flight Route Map - UPB to LAX Flight Path

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

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

Nonstop flight route between Havana, Cuba and Los Angeles, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • UPB - LAX

Time difference between Havana (Cuba) and Los Angeles (United States) is 3 Hours.
Los Angeles time is 3 Hours behind Havana.

Location	Local Time
Havana (Cuba)	2025-12-16, 23:58:44 CST
Los Angeles (United States)	2025-12-16, 20:58:44 PST

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

Playa Baracoa Airport (UPB / MUPB) Havana, Cuba

Destination

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