GFY
Grootfontein
Namibia
15,123 km
9,397 miles
LAS
Las Vegas
United States
Distance
15,123 km
9,397 mi / 8,166 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Windhoek
Heading
302°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

GFY LAS
Airport Name Grootfontein Airport Harry Reid International Airport
IATA Code GFY LAS
ICAO Code FYGF KLAS
City Grootfontein Las Vegas
Country Namibia United States
Timezone Africa/Windhoek America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 4,636 ft 2,181 ft
Coordinates -19.600000, 18.120000 36.080000, -115.150000

Grootfontein (GFY) to Las Vegas (LAS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grootfontein Airport (GFY) in Grootfontein, Namibia to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas, United States is 15,123 kilometers (9,397 miles / 8,166 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

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 Namibia 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 07:47 in Grootfontein, it's 21:47 in Las Vegas. 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 2,455 feet between the two airports. Harry Reid International Airport sits lower than Grootfontein Airport.

The return flight from Las Vegas (LAS) to Grootfontein (GFY) follows a heading of 81° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Grootfontein Airport (GFY) and Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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