LAX
Los Angeles
United States
15,456 km
9,604 miles
WJR
Wajir
Kenya
Distance
15,456 km
9,604 mi / 8,346 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
34°
northeast

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LAX WJR
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Wajir Airport
IATA Code LAX WJR
ICAO Code KLAX HKWJ
City Los Angeles Wajir
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 128 ft 770 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 1.730000, 40.090000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Wajir (WJR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Wajir Airport (WJR) in Wajir, Kenya is 15,456 kilometers (9,604 miles / 8,346 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 34°.

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 Kenya. 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 02:21 in Los Angeles, it's 13:21 in Wajir. With a 11-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 Wajir (WJR) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 332° (north 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 Wajir Airport (WJR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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