LAX
Los Angeles
United States
9,622 km
5,979 miles
VIL
Dakhla
EH
Distance
9,622 km
5,979 mi / 5,196 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
64°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

LAX VIL
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Dakhla Airport
IATA Code LAX VIL
ICAO Code KLAX GMMH
City Los Angeles Dakhla
Country United States EH
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Casablanca
Elevation 128 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 23.720000, -15.930000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Dakhla (VIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Dakhla Airport (VIL) in Dakhla, EH is 9,622 kilometers (5,979 miles / 5,196 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

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 EH. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:55 in Los Angeles, it's 12:55 in Dakhla. 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.

The return flight from Dakhla (VIL) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 306° (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 Dakhla Airport (VIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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