AXU
Axum Airport
Ethiopia
13,794 km
8,571 miles
LAS
Las Vegas
United States
Distance
13,794 km
8,571 mi / 7,448 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
335°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

AXU LAS
Airport Name Axum Airport Harry Reid International Airport
IATA Code AXU LAS
ICAO Code HAAX KLAS
City N/A Las Vegas
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 6,959 ft 2,181 ft
Coordinates 14.150000, 38.770000 36.080000, -115.150000

Axum Airport (AXU) to Las Vegas (LAS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Axum Airport (AXU) in Axum Airport, Ethiopia to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas, United States is 13,794 kilometers (8,571 miles / 7,448 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 Ethiopia 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 12:11 in Axum Airport, it's 01:11 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 4,778 feet between the two airports. Harry Reid International Airport sits lower than Axum Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Las Vegas (LAS) to Axum Airport (AXU) follows a heading of 31° (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 Axum Airport (AXU) and Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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