LJA
Lodja
DR Congo
11,548 km
7,176 miles
MIA
Miami
United States
Distance
11,548 km
7,176 mi / 6,235 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
296°
west northwest

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LJA MIA
Airport Name Lodja Airport Miami International Airport
IATA Code LJA MIA
ICAO Code FZVA KMIA
City Lodja Miami
Country DR Congo United States
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi America/New_York
Elevation 1,647 ft 9 ft
Coordinates -3.420000, 23.450000 25.800000, -80.290000

Lodja (LJA) to Miami (MIA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lodja Airport (LJA) in Lodja, DR Congo to Miami International Airport (MIA) in Miami, United States is 11,548 kilometers (7,176 miles / 6,235 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

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 DR Congo with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:01 in Lodja, it's 04:01 in Miami. With a 7-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 1,638 feet between the two airports. Miami International Airport sits lower than Lodja Airport.

The return flight from Miami (MIA) to Lodja (LJA) follows a heading of 87° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Lodja Airport (LJA) and Miami International Airport (MIA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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