LAS
Las Vegas
United States
15,236 km
9,467 miles
LXU
Lukulu
Zambia
Distance
15,236 km
9,467 mi / 8,227 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
71°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

LAS LXU
Airport Name Harry Reid International Airport Lukulu Airport
IATA Code LAS LXU
ICAO Code KLAS FLLK
City Las Vegas Lukulu
Country United States Zambia
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 2,181 ft 3,480 ft
Coordinates 36.080000, -115.150000 -14.370000, 23.250000

Las Vegas (LAS) to Lukulu (LXU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas, United States to Lukulu Airport (LXU) in Lukulu, Zambia is 15,236 kilometers (9,467 miles / 8,227 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 71°.

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 United States with Zambia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:19 in Las Vegas, it's 11:19 in Lukulu. 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 1,299 feet between the two airports. Lukulu Airport sits higher than Harry Reid International Airport.

The return flight from Lukulu (LXU) to Las Vegas (LAS) follows a heading of 308° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) and Lukulu Airport (LXU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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