Distance From Sibu Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, SBW - LAX Distance

The distance from Sibu Airport (SBW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is 8321 miles or 13391 kilometers or 7226 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 Sibu ( Malaysia ) to Los Angeles ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sibu and Los Angeles takes around 19 hours 7 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sibu Airport, Sibu, Malaysia to Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles, United States is 19 hours 7 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 • SBW - LAX

Kilometers		13391 km
Statute Miles		8321 miles
Nautical Miles		7226 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 7 minutes

Sibu Airport to Los Angeles International Airport Flight Route Map - SBW to LAX Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • SBW - LAX

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

Location	Local Time
Sibu (Malaysia)	2025-04-08, 01:07:37 +08
Los Angeles (United States)	2025-04-07, 10:07:37 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

Sibu Airport (SBW / WBGS) Sibu, Malaysia

Destination

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