LAX
Los Angeles
United States
15,844 km
9,845 miles
LHU
Muneambuanas
Namibia
Distance
15,844 km
9,845 mi / 8,555 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
75°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

LAX LHU
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Lianshulu Airport
IATA Code LAX LHU
ICAO Code KLAX FYLS
City Los Angeles Muneambuanas
Country United States Namibia
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 128 ft 3,143 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 -18.120000, 23.390000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Muneambuanas (LHU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Lianshulu Airport (LHU) in Muneambuanas, Namibia is 15,844 kilometers (9,845 miles / 8,555 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east northeast at a heading of 75°.

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 Namibia. 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 02:57 in Los Angeles, it's 12:57 in Muneambuanas. 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 3,015 feet between the two airports. Lianshulu Airport sits higher than Los Angeles International Airport.

The return flight from Muneambuanas (LHU) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 303° (west 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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Lianshulu Airport (LHU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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