IDF
Idiofa
DR Congo
14,625 km
9,087 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
14,625 km
9,087 mi / 7,897 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

IDF LAX
Airport Name Idiofa Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code IDF LAX
ICAO Code FZCB KLAX
City Idiofa Los Angeles
Country DR Congo United States
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 2,299 ft 128 ft
Coordinates -5.000000, 19.600000 33.940000, -118.410000

Idiofa (IDF) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Idiofa Airport (IDF) in Idiofa, DR Congo to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 14,625 kilometers (9,087 miles / 7,897 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 DR Congo 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 11:17 in Idiofa, it's 02:17 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,171 feet between the two airports. Los Angeles International Airport sits lower than Idiofa Airport.

The return flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Idiofa (IDF) 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 Idiofa Airport (IDF) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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