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Flights from Los Angeles to Erbil

There are no direct flights from Los Angeles to Erbil. The easiest way is one stop via Frankfurt or Istanbul, about 18h 10m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 18h 04m
LAXEBLFRA

Los Angeles to Erbil at a glance

Fastest journey18h 04mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Frankfurt or Istanbul

Best ways to fly from Los Angeles to Erbil

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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LAX Frankfurt (FRA) EBL
Leg 1: Condor, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Iraqi Airways, Lufthansa
One airline, one ticket ~18h 10m
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LAX Istanbul (IST) EBL
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Iraqi Airways, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~18h 04m
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LAX Dubai (DXB) EBL
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: Emirates, flydubai, Iraqi Airways
One airline, one ticket ~21h 18m
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LAX Doha (DOH) EBL
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~20h 57m
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LAX Munich (MUC) EBL
Leg 1: Lufthansa · Leg 2: Iraqi Airways, UR Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~19h 12m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
11,990 km7,446 miles
Journey time
18h 04mestimate
Time difference
+11hErbil vs Los Angeles
Currency in Erbil
USD
Airports
LAX, SNA, BUR → EBL

Flights from Los Angeles to Erbil: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Los Angeles to Erbil?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Frankfurt, Istanbul and Dubai. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Erbil?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 18h 04m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,990 km.
Where do you change planes between Los Angeles and Erbil?
The best connecting points are Frankfurt (FRA), Istanbul (IST), Dubai (DXB) and Doha (DOH). Condor flies both legs via Frankfurt, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Los Angeles and Erbil?
Los Angeles: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) and Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR). Erbil: Erbil International Airport (EBL).
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Erbil?
Erbil is 11 hours ahead of Los Angeles.

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