LAS
Las Vegas
United States
13,773 km
8,558 miles
RFA
Rafai
Central African Republic
Distance
13,773 km
8,558 mi / 7,437 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
52°
northeast

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LAS RFA
Airport Name Harry Reid International Airport Rafai Airport
IATA Code LAS RFA
ICAO Code KLAS FEGR
City Las Vegas Rafai
Country United States Central African Republic
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Bangui
Elevation 2,181 ft 1,759 ft
Coordinates 36.080000, -115.150000 4.990000, 23.930000

Las Vegas (LAS) to Rafai (RFA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas, United States to Rafai Airport (RFA) in Rafai, Central African Republic is 13,773 kilometers (8,558 miles / 7,437 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 Central African Republic. 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 05:12 in Las Vegas, it's 14:12 in Rafai. 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 Rafai (RFA) to Las Vegas (LAS) follows a heading of 320° (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 Rafai Airport (RFA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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