Airport Comparison
| FNG | LAX | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Fada N'gourma Airport | Los Angeles International Airport |
| IATA Code | FNG | LAX |
| ICAO Code | DFEF | KLAX |
| City | Fada N'gourma | Los Angeles |
| Country | Burkina Faso | United States |
| Timezone | Africa/Ouagadougou | America/Los_Angeles |
| Elevation | 1,011 ft | 128 ft |
| Coordinates | 12.030000, 0.350000 | 33.940000, -118.410000 |
Fada N'gourma (FNG) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Fada N'gourma Airport (FNG) in Fada N'gourma, Burkina Faso to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 11,776 kilometers (7,317 miles / 6,359 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.
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 Burkina Faso 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 20:53 in Fada N'gourma, it's 12:53 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 Fada N'gourma (FNG) follows a heading of 63° (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 Fada N'gourma Airport (FNG) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.