CAB
Cabinda
Angola
14,042 km
8,725 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
14,042 km
8,725 mi / 7,582 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CAB LAX
Airport Name Cabinda Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code CAB LAX
ICAO Code FNCA KLAX
City Cabinda Los Angeles
Country Angola United States
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 66 ft 128 ft
Coordinates -5.600000, 12.190000 33.940000, -118.410000

Cabinda (CAB) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cabinda Airport (CAB) in Cabinda, Angola to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 14,042 kilometers (8,725 miles / 7,582 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 Angola 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 06:45 in Cabinda, it's 21:45 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.

The return flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Cabinda (CAB) follows a heading of 70° (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 Cabinda Airport (CAB) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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