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Flights from Los Angeles to Samarkand

There are no direct flights from Los Angeles to Samarkand. The easiest way is one stop via Istanbul or Tel Aviv Yafo, about 20h 19m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 20h 19m
LAXSKDIST

Los Angeles to Samarkand at a glance

Fastest journey20h 19mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Tel Aviv Yafo

Best ways to fly from Los Angeles to Samarkand

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

1
LAX Istanbul (IST) SKD
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Air Samarkand, Centrum Air, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~20h 19m
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LAX Tel Aviv Yafo (TLV) SKD
Leg 1: El Al · Leg 2: Centrum Air, Qanot Sharq, Uzbekistan Airways
Self-transfer likely ~22h 28m
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LAX Dubai (DXB) SKD
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: Centrum Air, flydubai
Self-transfer likely ~22h 40m
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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
11,805 km7,331 miles
Journey time
20h 19mestimate
Time difference
+13hSamarkand vs Los Angeles
Currency in Samarkand
USD
Airports
LAX, SNA, BUR → SKD

Flights from Los Angeles to Samarkand: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Los Angeles to Samarkand?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Istanbul, Tel Aviv Yafo 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 Samarkand?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 20h 19m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,805 km.
Where do you change planes between Los Angeles and Samarkand?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST), Tel Aviv Yafo (TLV) and Dubai (DXB). Turkish Airlines flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Los Angeles and Samarkand?
Los Angeles: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) and Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR). Samarkand: Samarkand International Airport (SKD).
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Samarkand?
Samarkand is 13 hours ahead of Los Angeles.

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