HOA
Hola
Kenya
15,768 km
9,798 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
15,768 km
9,798 mi / 8,514 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
330°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

HOA LAX
Airport Name Hola Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code HOA LAX
ICAO Code HKHO KLAX
City Hola Los Angeles
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 195 ft 128 ft
Coordinates -1.520000, 40.000000 33.940000, -118.410000

Hola (HOA) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hola Airport (HOA) in Hola, Kenya to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 15,768 kilometers (9,798 miles / 8,514 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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 Kenya 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 12:50 in Hola, it's 01:50 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 Hola (HOA) follows a heading of 37° (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 Hola Airport (HOA) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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