FMI
Kalemie Airport
DR Congo
15,454 km
9,602 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
15,454 km
9,602 mi / 8,344 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
317°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

FMI LAX
Airport Name Kalemie Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code FMI LAX
ICAO Code FZRF KLAX
City N/A Los Angeles
Country DR Congo United States
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 2,569 ft 128 ft
Coordinates -5.880000, 29.250000 33.940000, -118.410000

Kalemie Airport (FMI) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kalemie Airport (FMI) in Kalemie Airport, DR Congo to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 15,454 kilometers (9,602 miles / 8,344 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 02:39 in Kalemie Airport, it's 17:39 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,441 feet between the two airports. Los Angeles International Airport sits lower than Kalemie Airport.

The return flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Kalemie Airport (FMI) follows a heading of 54° (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 Kalemie Airport (FMI) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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