BJA
Bejaia
Algeria
10,219 km
6,350 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
10,219 km
6,350 mi / 5,518 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
316°
northwest

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BJA LAX
Airport Name Soummam Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code BJA LAX
ICAO Code DAAE KLAX
City Bejaia Los Angeles
Country Algeria United States
Timezone Africa/Algiers America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 20 ft 128 ft
Coordinates 36.710000, 5.070000 33.940000, -118.410000

Bejaia (BJA) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Soummam Airport (BJA) in Bejaia, Algeria to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 10,219 kilometers (6,350 miles / 5,518 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 Algeria 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 02:21 in Bejaia, it's 17:21 in Los Angeles. With a 9-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 Los Angeles (LAX) to Bejaia (BJA) follows a heading of 42° (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 Soummam Airport (BJA) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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