BKU
Betioky
Madagascar
17,996 km
11,182 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
17,996 km
11,182 mi / 9,717 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Indian/Antananarivo
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BKU LAX
Airport Name Betioky Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code BKU LAX
ICAO Code FMSV KLAX
City Betioky Los Angeles
Country Madagascar United States
Timezone Indian/Antananarivo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 919 ft 128 ft
Coordinates -23.730000, 44.390000 33.940000, -118.410000

Betioky (BKU) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Betioky Airport (BKU) in Betioky, Madagascar to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 17,996 kilometers (11,182 miles / 9,717 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 Madagascar 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 19:30 in Betioky, it's 08:30 in Los Angeles. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Betioky (BKU) follows a heading of 60° (east 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 Betioky Airport (BKU) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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