LAS
Las Vegas
United States
15,320 km
9,519 miles
MGQ
Mogadishu
Somalia
Distance
15,320 km
9,519 mi / 8,272 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
30°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

LAS MGQ
Airport Name Harry Reid International Airport Aden Adde International Airport
IATA Code LAS MGQ
ICAO Code KLAS HCMM
City Las Vegas Mogadishu
Country United States Somalia
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Mogadishu
Elevation 2,181 ft 29 ft
Coordinates 36.080000, -115.150000 2.010000, 45.300000

Las Vegas (LAS) to Mogadishu (MGQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas, United States to Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) in Mogadishu, Somalia is 15,320 kilometers (9,519 miles / 8,272 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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 Somalia. 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 00:48 in Las Vegas, it's 11:48 in Mogadishu. With a 11-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 2,152 feet between the two airports. Aden Adde International Airport sits lower than Harry Reid International Airport.

The return flight from Mogadishu (MGQ) to Las Vegas (LAS) follows a heading of 336° (north 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 Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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