KAA
Kasama
Zambia
15,946 km
9,908 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
15,946 km
9,908 mi / 8,610 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Lusaka
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KAA LAX
Airport Name Kasama Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code KAA LAX
ICAO Code FLKS KLAX
City Kasama Los Angeles
Country Zambia United States
Timezone Africa/Lusaka America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 4,541 ft 128 ft
Coordinates -10.220000, 31.130000 33.940000, -118.410000

Kasama (KAA) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kasama Airport (KAA) in Kasama, Zambia to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 15,946 kilometers (9,908 miles / 8,610 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 13:44 in Kasama, it's 03:44 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 4,413 feet between the two airports. Los Angeles International Airport sits lower than Kasama Airport.

The return flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Kasama (KAA) follows a heading of 57° (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 Kasama Airport (KAA) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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