LAX
Los Angeles
United States
16,230 km
10,085 miles
SXN
Sua Pan Airport
Botswana
Distance
16,230 km
10,085 mi / 8,764 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
76°
east northeast

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LAX SXN
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Sua Pan Airport
IATA Code LAX SXN
ICAO Code KLAX FBSN
City Los Angeles N/A
Country United States Botswana
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Gaborone
Elevation 128 ft 2,985 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 -20.550000, 26.120000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Sua Pan Airport (SXN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Sua Pan Airport (SXN) in Sua Pan Airport, Botswana is 16,230 kilometers (10,085 miles / 8,764 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

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 Botswana. 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 00:50 in Los Angeles, it's 10:50 in Sua Pan Airport. 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 2,857 feet between the two airports. Sua Pan Airport sits higher than Los Angeles International Airport.

The return flight from Sua Pan Airport (SXN) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 301° (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 Sua Pan Airport (SXN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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