LAX
Los Angeles
United States
16,808 km
10,444 miles
ZEC
Secunda
South Africa
Distance
16,808 km
10,444 mi / 9,075 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
84°
east

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LAX ZEC
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Secunda Airport
IATA Code LAX ZEC
ICAO Code KLAX FASC
City Los Angeles Secunda
Country United States South Africa
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 128 ft 5,250 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 -26.520000, 29.170000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Secunda (ZEC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Secunda Airport (ZEC) in Secunda, South Africa is 16,808 kilometers (10,444 miles / 9,075 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

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 South Africa. 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 03:10 in Los Angeles, it's 13:10 in Secunda. 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 5,122 feet between the two airports. Secunda Airport sits higher than Los Angeles International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Secunda (ZEC) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 293° (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 Secunda Airport (ZEC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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