CGJ
Kasompe
Zambia
15,864 km
9,858 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
15,864 km
9,858 mi / 8,566 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Lusaka
Heading
311°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CGJ LAX
Airport Name Kasompe Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code CGJ LAX
ICAO Code FLKE KLAX
City Kasompe Los Angeles
Country Zambia United States
Timezone Africa/Lusaka America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 4,636 ft 128 ft
Coordinates -12.570000, 27.890000 33.940000, -118.410000

Kasompe (CGJ) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kasompe Airport (CGJ) in Kasompe, Zambia to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 15,864 kilometers (9,858 miles / 8,566 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 Zambia 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 13:20 in Kasompe, it's 03:20 in Los Angeles. With a 10-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 4,508 feet between the two airports. Los Angeles International Airport sits lower than Kasompe Airport.

The return flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Kasompe (CGJ) follows a heading of 63° (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 Kasompe Airport (CGJ) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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