GDI
Melle
Central African Republic
13,604 km
8,453 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
13,604 km
8,453 mi / 7,346 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Bangui
Heading
321°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GDI LAX
Airport Name Gordil Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code GDI LAX
ICAO Code FEGL KLAX
City Melle Los Angeles
Country Central African Republic United States
Timezone Africa/Bangui America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,427 ft 128 ft
Coordinates 9.580000, 21.730000 33.940000, -118.410000

Melle (GDI) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gordil Airport (GDI) in Melle, Central African Republic to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 13,604 kilometers (8,453 miles / 7,346 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 Central African Republic 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 11:07 in Melle, it's 02:07 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 1,299 feet between the two airports. Los Angeles International Airport sits lower than Gordil Airport.

The return flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Melle (GDI) follows a heading of 48° (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 Gordil Airport (GDI) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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