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Flights Copenhagen → Los Angeles

CPH → LAX

11h 42m
Flight time (est.)
9.9
Average risk (Low)
1
Airlines

How long is the flight from Copenhagen to Los Angeles?

The flight from Copenhagen (CPH) to Los Angeles (LAX) takes about 11h 42m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.

Route overview

The flight route operates from Copenhagen to Los Angeles, utilizing a Boeing 787-8 aircraft. The destination airport in Los Angeles has been in operation since 1926 and currently serves over 76 million passengers annually.

EU261 compensation on this route

About ~9,029 km · in case of disruption you may be entitled to up to €600 (Regulation EC 261/2004).

The Copenhagen (CPH) → Los Angeles (LAX) route is operated by Norwegian Air Shuttle. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 9.9/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Los Angeles the average ATFM delay is 5.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Copenhagen the average ATFM delay is 0.6 minutes.

Heading to Los Angeles: what to expect in this direction

Flying from Copenhagen (CPH) to Los Angeles (LAX) heads north-west for about 9,029 km, a flight time of roughly 11h 42m.

Air-traffic congestion: departing Copenhagen the average ATFM delay is 0.6 min (atfm); arriving into Los Angeles it is 5.5 min (atfm).

Route facts

Time difference
9h behind
Arrival (dest. local time)
16:42
Elevation LAX
125 ft
Typical aircraft
Boeing 787-8
Est. CO₂/passenger
~813 kg

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Frequently asked questions about CPH-LAX

The flight from Copenhagen (CPH) to Los Angeles (LAX) takes about 11h 42m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.

Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.

The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.

The route is operated by 1 airline: Norwegian Air Shuttle.

Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Los Angeles, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.

The Copenhagen-Los Angeles route is about 9,029 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €600, barring extraordinary circumstances.