LAX
Los Angeles
United States
15,087 km
9,375 miles
VPE
Ngiva
Angola
Distance
15,087 km
9,375 mi / 8,147 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
79°
east

Airport Comparison

LAX VPE
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Ngjiva Pereira Airport
IATA Code LAX VPE
ICAO Code KLAX FNGI
City Los Angeles Ngiva
Country United States Angola
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Luanda
Elevation 128 ft 3,566 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 -17.040000, 15.680000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Ngiva (VPE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Ngjiva Pereira Airport (VPE) in Ngiva, Angola is 15,087 kilometers (9,375 miles / 8,147 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 79°.

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 05:20 in Los Angeles, it's 14:20 in Ngiva. 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 3,438 feet between the two airports. Ngjiva Pereira Airport sits higher than Los Angeles International Airport.

The return flight from Ngiva (VPE) 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 Ngjiva Pereira Airport (VPE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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