BSY
Bardera Airport
Somalia
15,504 km
9,634 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
15,504 km
9,634 mi / 8,372 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
335°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

BSY LAX
Airport Name Bardera Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code BSY LAX
ICAO Code HCMD KLAX
City N/A Los Angeles
Country Somalia United States
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 4,200 ft 128 ft
Coordinates 2.340000, 42.310000 33.940000, -118.410000

Bardera Airport (BSY) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bardera Airport (BSY) in Bardera Airport, Somalia to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 15,504 kilometers (9,634 miles / 8,372 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, 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 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 10:22 in Bardera Airport, it's 23:22 in Los Angeles. 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 4,072 feet between the two airports. Los Angeles International Airport sits lower than Bardera Airport.

The return flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Bardera Airport (BSY) follows a heading of 30° (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 Bardera Airport (BSY) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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