CHJ
Chipinge
Zimbabwe
16,783 km
10,429 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
16,783 km
10,429 mi / 9,062 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Harare
Heading
304°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CHJ LAX
Airport Name Chipinge Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code CHJ LAX
ICAO Code FVCH KLAX
City Chipinge Los Angeles
Country Zimbabwe United States
Timezone Africa/Harare America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 3,720 ft 128 ft
Coordinates -20.210000, 32.630000 33.940000, -118.410000

Chipinge (CHJ) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chipinge Airport (CHJ) in Chipinge, Zimbabwe to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 16,783 kilometers (10,429 miles / 9,062 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 Zimbabwe 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 13:26 in Chipinge, it's 03:26 in Los Angeles. With a 10-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 3,592 feet between the two airports. Los Angeles International Airport sits lower than Chipinge Airport.

The return flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Chipinge (CHJ) 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 Chipinge Airport (CHJ) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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