LAX
Los Angeles
United States
13,278 km
8,250 miles
MQQ
Moundou Airport
Chad
Distance
13,278 km
8,250 mi / 7,169 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
54°
northeast

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LAX MQQ
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Moundou Airport
IATA Code LAX MQQ
ICAO Code KLAX FTTD
City Los Angeles N/A
Country United States Chad
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Ndjamena
Elevation 128 ft 1,407 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 8.620000, 16.070000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Moundou Airport (MQQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Moundou Airport (MQQ) in Moundou Airport, Chad is 13,278 kilometers (8,250 miles / 7,169 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 Chad. 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 23:18 in Los Angeles, it's 08:18 in Moundou Airport. With a 9-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 1,279 feet between the two airports. Moundou Airport sits higher than Los Angeles International Airport.

The return flight from Moundou Airport (MQQ) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 317° (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 Moundou Airport (MQQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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