LAX
Los Angeles
United States
11,719 km
7,282 miles
ZSS
Sassandra
Ivory Coast
Distance
11,719 km
7,282 mi / 6,328 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
73°
east northeast

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LAX ZSS
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Sassandra Airport
IATA Code LAX ZSS
ICAO Code KLAX DISS
City Los Angeles Sassandra
Country United States Ivory Coast
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Abidjan
Elevation 128 ft 203 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 4.930000, -6.130000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Sassandra (ZSS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Sassandra Airport (ZSS) in Sassandra, Ivory Coast is 11,719 kilometers (7,282 miles / 6,328 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

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 Ivory Coast. 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 12:11 in Los Angeles, it's 20:11 in Sassandra. With a 8-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 Sassandra (ZSS) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 307° (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 Sassandra Airport (ZSS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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