AKF
Kufra
Libya
12,020 km
7,469 miles
LAS
Las Vegas
United States
Distance
12,020 km
7,469 mi / 6,490 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Tripoli
Heading
326°
northwest

Airport Comparison

AKF LAS
Airport Name Kufra Airport Harry Reid International Airport
IATA Code AKF LAS
ICAO Code HLKF KLAS
City Kufra Las Vegas
Country Libya United States
Timezone Africa/Tripoli America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,367 ft 2,181 ft
Coordinates 24.180000, 23.310000 36.080000, -115.150000

Kufra (AKF) to Las Vegas (LAS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kufra Airport (AKF) in Kufra, Libya to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas, United States is 12,020 kilometers (7,469 miles / 6,490 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 Libya 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 19:24 in Kufra, it's 09:24 in Las Vegas. 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.

The return flight from Las Vegas (LAS) to Kufra (AKF) follows a heading of 40° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kufra Airport (AKF) and Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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