KDC
Kandi
Benin
12,053 km
7,490 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
12,053 km
7,490 mi / 6,508 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Porto-Novo
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KDC LAX
Airport Name Kandi Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code KDC LAX
ICAO Code DBBK KLAX
City Kandi Los Angeles
Country Benin United States
Timezone Africa/Porto-Novo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 951 ft 128 ft
Coordinates 11.130000, 2.930000 33.940000, -118.410000

Kandi (KDC) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kandi Airport (KDC) in Kandi, Benin to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 12,053 kilometers (7,490 miles / 6,508 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 Benin 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 19:34 in Kandi, it's 10:34 in Los Angeles. With a 9-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 Kandi (KDC) follows a heading of 62° (east 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 Kandi Airport (KDC) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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