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Time difference: Richmond to Los Angeles
XRH (RAAF Base Richmond) → LAX (Los Angeles International Airport)
-17h
Los Angeles is behind
11d
est. jet-lag recovery, westbound
Reading the clocks
When it's noon in Richmond, it's 7:00 PM in Los Angeles. Good for planning calls home or coordinating with people on the other end.
Jet lag outlook
Significant jet lagCrossing 17 time zones westbound — plan roughly 11 days to feel fully adjusted. Shifting your sleep schedule 3 days before departure helps.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Richmond and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 17 hours behind Richmond.
How bad will my jet lag be?
Crossing 17 time zones westbound typically takes 11 days to fully adjust to. Eastbound trips (traveling against your body clock) tend to feel worse than the same distance westbound.
What is the flight time from XRH to LAX?
The nonstop flight distance is 7,503 miles. See the full distance and flight-time breakdown for exact timing.
What's the best way to book around jet lag?
Overnight eastbound flights that land in the morning let you push through to local bedtime and adjust faster. Call CheapoTrav — our agents know which schedules on this route land at the best local time, plus unpublished phone-only fares.