LAX
Los Angeles
United States
16,978 km
10,550 miles
UEL
Quelimane
Mozambique
Distance
16,978 km
10,550 mi / 9,167 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
60°
east northeast

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LAX UEL
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Quelimane Airport
IATA Code LAX UEL
ICAO Code KLAX FQQL
City Los Angeles Quelimane
Country United States Mozambique
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Maputo
Elevation 128 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 -17.860000, 36.870000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Quelimane (UEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Quelimane Airport (UEL) in Quelimane, Mozambique is 16,978 kilometers (10,550 miles / 9,167 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 Mozambique. 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 00:58 in Los Angeles, it's 10:58 in Quelimane. 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.

The return flight from Quelimane (UEL) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 311° (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 Quelimane Airport (UEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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