ALU
Alula
Somalia
14,472 km
8,992 miles
LAS
Las Vegas
United States
Distance
14,472 km
8,992 mi / 7,814 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
345°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ALU LAS
Airport Name Alula Airport Harry Reid International Airport
IATA Code ALU LAS
ICAO Code HCMA KLAS
City Alula Las Vegas
Country Somalia United States
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 6 ft 2,181 ft
Coordinates 11.960000, 50.750000 36.080000, -115.150000

Alula (ALU) to Las Vegas (LAS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alula Airport (ALU) in Alula, Somalia to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas, United States is 14,472 kilometers (8,992 miles / 7,814 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.

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 Somalia 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 09:58 in Alula, it's 22:58 in Las Vegas. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,175 feet between the two airports. Harry Reid International Airport sits higher than Alula Airport.

The return flight from Las Vegas (LAS) to Alula (ALU) follows a heading of 18° (north 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 Alula Airport (ALU) and Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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