FYT
Faya Largeau Airport
Chad
12,702 km
7,892 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
12,702 km
7,892 mi / 6,858 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Ndjamena
Heading
322°
northwest

Airport Comparison

FYT LAX
Airport Name Faya Largeau Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code FYT LAX
ICAO Code FTTY KLAX
City N/A Los Angeles
Country Chad United States
Timezone Africa/Ndjamena America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 771 ft 128 ft
Coordinates 17.920000, 19.110000 33.940000, -118.410000

Faya Largeau Airport (FYT) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faya Largeau Airport (FYT) in Faya Largeau Airport, Chad to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 12,702 kilometers (7,892 miles / 6,858 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 Chad 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 08:25 in Faya Largeau Airport, it's 23:25 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 Faya Largeau Airport (FYT) follows a heading of 45° (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 Faya Largeau Airport (FYT) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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