GFY
Grootfontein
Namibia
15,454 km
9,603 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
15,454 km
9,603 mi / 8,344 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Windhoek
Heading
300°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

GFY LAX
Airport Name Grootfontein Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code GFY LAX
ICAO Code FYGF KLAX
City Grootfontein Los Angeles
Country Namibia United States
Timezone Africa/Windhoek America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 4,636 ft 128 ft
Coordinates -19.600000, 18.120000 33.940000, -118.410000

Grootfontein (GFY) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grootfontein Airport (GFY) in Grootfontein, Namibia to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 15,454 kilometers (9,603 miles / 8,344 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

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 11:27 in Grootfontein, it's 01:27 in Los Angeles. 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 4,508 feet between the two airports. Los Angeles International Airport sits lower than Grootfontein Airport.

The return flight from Los Angeles (LAX) 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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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