GAF
Gafsa
Tunisia
10,636 km
6,609 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
10,636 km
6,609 mi / 5,743 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Tunis
Heading
318°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GAF LAX
Airport Name Gafsa Ksar International Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code GAF LAX
ICAO Code DTTF KLAX
City Gafsa Los Angeles
Country Tunisia United States
Timezone Africa/Tunis America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,060 ft 128 ft
Coordinates 34.420000, 8.820000 33.940000, -118.410000

Gafsa (GAF) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gafsa Ksar International Airport (GAF) in Gafsa, Tunisia to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 10,636 kilometers (6,609 miles / 5,743 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 Tunisia 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 09:37 in Gafsa, it's 00:37 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.

The return flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Gafsa (GAF) follows a heading of 41° (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 Gafsa Ksar International Airport (GAF) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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