LAX
Los Angeles
United States
15,034 km
9,342 miles
VHC
Saurimo
Angola
Distance
15,034 km
9,342 mi / 8,118 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
67°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

LAX VHC
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Saurimo Airport
IATA Code LAX VHC
ICAO Code KLAX FNSA
City Los Angeles Saurimo
Country United States Angola
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Luanda
Elevation 128 ft 3,584 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 -9.690000, 20.430000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Saurimo (VHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Saurimo Airport (VHC) in Saurimo, Angola is 15,034 kilometers (9,342 miles / 8,118 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

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 Angola. 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 01:00 in Los Angeles, it's 10:00 in Saurimo. 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 3,456 feet between the two airports. Saurimo Airport sits higher than Los Angeles International Airport.

The return flight from Saurimo (VHC) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 309° (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 Saurimo Airport (VHC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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