FKI
Kisangani
DR Congo
14,637 km
9,095 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
14,637 km
9,095 mi / 7,903 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
319°
northwest

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FKI LAX
Airport Name Bangoka International Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code FKI LAX
ICAO Code FZIC KLAX
City Kisangani Los Angeles
Country DR Congo United States
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,417 ft 128 ft
Coordinates 0.480000, 25.340000 33.940000, -118.410000

Kisangani (FKI) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bangoka International Airport (FKI) in Kisangani, DR Congo to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 14,637 kilometers (9,095 miles / 7,903 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 DR Congo 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 09:25 in Kisangani, it's 23:25 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 1,289 feet between the two airports. Los Angeles International Airport sits lower than Bangoka International Airport.

The return flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Kisangani (FKI) follows a heading of 52° (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 Bangoka International Airport (FKI) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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