HCM
Eil
Somalia
15,197 km
9,443 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
15,197 km
9,443 mi / 8,206 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
346°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

HCM LAX
Airport Name Eil Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code HCM LAX
ICAO Code HCME KLAX
City Eil Los Angeles
Country Somalia United States
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 812 ft 128 ft
Coordinates 7.920000, 49.800000 33.940000, -118.410000

Eil (HCM) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eil Airport (HCM) in Eil, Somalia to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 15,197 kilometers (9,443 miles / 8,206 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

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 Somalia 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 11:32 in Eil, it's 00:32 in Los Angeles. With a 11-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 Eil (HCM) follows a heading of 17° (north 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 Eil Airport (HCM) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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