BXE
Bakel
Senegal
10,499 km
6,524 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
10,499 km
6,524 mi / 5,669 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BXE LAX
Airport Name Bakel Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code BXE LAX
ICAO Code GOTB KLAX
City Bakel Los Angeles
Country Senegal United States
Timezone Africa/Dakar America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 98 ft 128 ft
Coordinates 14.850000, -12.470000 33.940000, -118.410000

Bakel (BXE) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bakel Airport (BXE) in Bakel, Senegal to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 10,499 kilometers (6,524 miles / 5,669 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 Senegal 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 06:59 in Bakel, it's 22:59 in Los Angeles. With a 8-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 Bakel (BXE) follows a heading of 69° (east 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 Bakel Airport (BXE) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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