CPA
Harper
Liberia
11,617 km
7,218 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
11,617 km
7,218 mi / 6,272 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Monrovia
Heading
307°
northwest

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CPA LAX
Airport Name Cape Palmas Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code CPA LAX
ICAO Code GLCP KLAX
City Harper Los Angeles
Country Liberia United States
Timezone Africa/Monrovia America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 20 ft 128 ft
Coordinates 4.380000, -7.700000 33.940000, -118.410000

Harper (CPA) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Palmas Airport (CPA) in Harper, Liberia to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 11,617 kilometers (7,218 miles / 6,272 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 Liberia 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 07:29 in Harper, it's 23:29 in Los Angeles. With a 8-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 Harper (CPA) follows a heading of 74° (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 Cape Palmas Airport (CPA) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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