KEN
Kenema
Sierra Leone
11,075 km
6,882 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
11,075 km
6,882 mi / 5,980 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Freetown
Heading
307°
northwest

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KEN LAX
Airport Name Kenema Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code KEN LAX
ICAO Code GFKE KLAX
City Kenema Los Angeles
Country Sierra Leone United States
Timezone Africa/Freetown America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 485 ft 128 ft
Coordinates 7.890000, -11.180000 33.940000, -118.410000

Kenema (KEN) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kenema Airport (KEN) in Kenema, Sierra Leone to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 11,075 kilometers (6,882 miles / 5,980 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 Sierra Leone 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 09:47 in Kenema, it's 01:47 in Los Angeles. With a 8-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 Kenema (KEN) follows a heading of 74° (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 Kenema Airport (KEN) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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