LAS
Las Vegas
United States
16,460 km
10,228 miles
PLZ
Port Elizabeth
South Africa
Distance
16,460 km
10,228 mi / 8,887 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
98°
east

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LAS PLZ
Airport Name Harry Reid International Airport Port Elizabeth Airport
IATA Code LAS PLZ
ICAO Code KLAS FAPE
City Las Vegas Port Elizabeth
Country United States South Africa
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 2,181 ft 226 ft
Coordinates 36.080000, -115.150000 -33.980000, 25.620000

Las Vegas (LAS) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas, United States to Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) in Port Elizabeth, South Africa is 16,460 kilometers (10,228 miles / 8,887 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 98°.

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 United States with South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:45 in Las Vegas, it's 02:45 in Port Elizabeth. With a 10-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 1,955 feet between the two airports. Port Elizabeth Airport sits lower than Harry Reid International Airport.

The return flight from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Las Vegas (LAS) follows a heading of 285° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) and Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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