KED
Kaedi
Mauritania
10,323 km
6,414 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
10,323 km
6,414 mi / 5,574 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Nouakchott
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KED LAX
Airport Name Kaedi Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code KED LAX
ICAO Code GQNK KLAX
City Kaedi Los Angeles
Country Mauritania United States
Timezone Africa/Nouakchott America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 66 ft 128 ft
Coordinates 16.160000, -13.510000 33.940000, -118.410000

Kaedi (KED) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kaedi Airport (KED) in Kaedi, Mauritania to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 10,323 kilometers (6,414 miles / 5,574 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 Mauritania 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 10:27 in Kaedi, it's 02:27 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 Kaedi (KED) follows a heading of 68° (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 Kaedi Airport (KED) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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