LAX
Los Angeles
United States
15,561 km
9,669 miles
MWN
Mwadui
Tanzania
Distance
15,561 km
9,669 mi / 8,402 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
47°
northeast

Airport Comparison

LAX MWN
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Mwadui Airport
IATA Code LAX MWN
ICAO Code KLAX HTMD
City Los Angeles Mwadui
Country United States Tanzania
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 128 ft 3,970 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 -3.500000, 33.620000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Mwadui (MWN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Mwadui Airport (MWN) in Mwadui, Tanzania is 15,561 kilometers (9,669 miles / 8,402 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 Tanzania. 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 04:14 in Los Angeles, it's 15:14 in Mwadui. 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 3,842 feet between the two airports. Mwadui Airport sits higher than Los Angeles International Airport.

The return flight from Mwadui (MWN) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 323° (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 Mwadui Airport (MWN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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