LAX
Los Angeles
United States
16,784 km
10,429 miles
VPY
Chimoio
Mozambique
Distance
16,784 km
10,429 mi / 9,062 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
67°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

LAX VPY
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Chimoio Airport
IATA Code LAX VPY
ICAO Code KLAX FQCH
City Los Angeles Chimoio
Country United States Mozambique
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Maputo
Elevation 128 ft 2,287 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 -19.150000, 33.430000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Chimoio (VPY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Chimoio Airport (VPY) in Chimoio, Mozambique is 16,784 kilometers (10,429 miles / 9,062 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, 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 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 22:59 in Los Angeles, it's 08:59 in Chimoio. 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 2,159 feet between the two airports. Chimoio Airport sits higher than Los Angeles International Airport.

The return flight from Chimoio (VPY) 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 Chimoio Airport (VPY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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