Los Angeles to Zanjan (LAX–JWN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
While no nonstop service exists between LAX and JWN, connecting options are available through 42 hubs.
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Zanjan from Los Angeles
| Metric | LAX→JWN | BUR→JWN | SNA→JWN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LAX | – | 18 mi | 36 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Flight time | 18h 57m | 18h 36m | 3h 50m |
| Departure OTP | 82% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
LAX: PDT · JWN: +0330
When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 4.5:00 AM (next day) in Zanjan.
US passport holders need a visa to enter Iran and must travel with a licensed Iranian tour guide or organized tour for the entire duration of the stay. Independent travel is not permitted for US, UK, or Canadian citizens. Apply through an authorized Iranian travel agency, which submits your visa application to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Once a reference number is issued (10 to 30 working days), collect the visa stamp at an Iranian embassy or consulate. The visa fee for US citizens is $160 to $230 depending on the issuing consulate. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry.
Your tour operator arranges the reference number, itinerary, and guide. The guide accompanies you at all times during the trip. At Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) in Tehran, your guide meets you after immigration. Women must wear a headscarf (hijab) from the moment of arrival: carry one in your hand luggage for deplaning. Visa on arrival is available for many nationalities at IKA, but US citizens are not eligible and must have the visa stamped before travel.
No direct flights connect the US to Iran. Route through Istanbul (about 3 hours to IKA on Turkish Airlines or Iran Air), Doha (about 2 hours on Qatar Airways), or Dubai (about 2 hours on flydubai or Iran Air). Total travel time from the US East Coast runs 15 to 20 hours. Iran uses the Iranian rial (IRR), but prices are quoted in tomans (1 toman = 10 rials), trading at roughly 42,000 tomans per $1. International credit and debit cards do not work in Iran due to banking restrictions. Bring cash (US dollars or euros) and exchange at licensed exchange offices (sarafi). Your tour operator can arrange a local debit card loaded with rials for convenience.
FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a shuttle.
LAX–JWN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LAX to JWN
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Zanjan Airport (JWN) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.
LAX to JWN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LAX to JWN ranges from 18 hours 57 minutes. The route covers a distance of 7,477 miles (12,033 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 3 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
42 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via ECP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Burbank (BUR) and Santa Ana (SNA).