Flights Duesseldorf → Los Angeles
DUS → LAX
How long is the flight from Duesseldorf to Los Angeles?
The flight from Duesseldorf (DUS) to Los Angeles (LAX) takes about 11h 50m. 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 Düsseldorf, where the airport opened in 2000, to Los Angeles, whose airport has been operational since 1926 and currently serves over 76.5 million passengers annually. The journey is conducted using Airbus A330 or A330-200 aircraft, providing a comfortable long-haul travel experience between these two major cities.
The Duesseldorf (DUS) → Los Angeles (LAX) route is operated by American Airlines. 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 Duesseldorf the average ATFM delay is 2.1 minutes.
Heading to Los Angeles: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Duesseldorf (DUS) to Los Angeles (LAX) heads north-west for about 9,133 km, a flight time of roughly 11h 50m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Duesseldorf the average ATFM delay is 2.1 min (atfm); arriving into Los Angeles it is 5.5 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines (AA) | 79% | 6 min | 1.1% |
Airlines operating DUS-LAX
Airports
Frequently asked questions about DUS-LAX
The flight from Duesseldorf (DUS) to Los Angeles (LAX) takes about 11h 50m. 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: American Airlines.
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The Duesseldorf-Los Angeles route is about 9,133 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.
