AJY
Agadez
Niger
12,002 km
7,458 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
12,002 km
7,458 mi / 6,481 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Niamey
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

AJY LAX
Airport Name Mano Dayak International Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code AJY LAX
ICAO Code DRZA KLAX
City Agadez Los Angeles
Country Niger United States
Timezone Africa/Niamey America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,657 ft 128 ft
Coordinates 16.970000, 8.000000 33.940000, -118.410000

Agadez (AJY) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mano Dayak International Airport (AJY) in Agadez, Niger to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 12,002 kilometers (7,458 miles / 6,481 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Niger with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:50 in Agadez, it's 21:50 in Los Angeles. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,529 feet between the two airports. Los Angeles International Airport sits lower than Mano Dayak International Airport.

The return flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Agadez (AJY) follows a heading of 54° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Mano Dayak International Airport (AJY) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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