KBH
Kahama
Tanzania
15,521 km
9,644 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
15,521 km
9,644 mi / 8,381 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
322°
northwest

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KBH LAX
Airport Name Buzwagi Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code KBH LAX
ICAO Code _KBH KLAX
City Kahama Los Angeles
Country Tanzania United States
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 3,980 ft 128 ft
Coordinates -3.790000, 32.650000 33.940000, -118.410000

Kahama (KBH) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buzwagi (KBH) in Kahama, Tanzania to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 15,521 kilometers (9,644 miles / 8,381 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 Tanzania 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 08:47 in Kahama, it's 21:47 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,852 feet between the two airports. Los Angeles International Airport sits lower than Buzwagi.

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

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