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Flight Distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Glasgow (GLA)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
LAXKLAX
Los Angeles, United States
Los Angeles International Airport
Great Circle Path
8,245 km5,123 miles • 4,452 NM
Destination Airport
EGPFGLA
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Glasgow Airport
Direct Distance
8,245 km
5,123 Statute Miles
4,452 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
10h 12m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
742 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
32° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
10h 12m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
9h 28m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
16h 21m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇺🇸 United States→🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Allowed Stay180 days
Passport Validity Required6 months
💡 Official Note: Visa free tourism up to 6 months.
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Flight Path & Geodetic Arc Map
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Departure Airport Specs
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
- City / Country: Los Angeles, United States
- ICAO Code: KLAX
- Coordinates: 33.9425°, -118.4080°
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Elevation: 125 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
- City / Country: Glasgow, United Kingdom
- ICAO Code: EGPF
- Coordinates: 55.8719°, -4.4331°
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Elevation: 26 ft
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