LAX
Los Angeles
United States
14,972 km
9,303 miles
LBZ
Lucapa
Angola
Distance
14,972 km
9,303 mi / 8,084 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
65°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

LAX LBZ
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Lucapa Airport
IATA Code LAX LBZ
ICAO Code KLAX FNLK
City Los Angeles Lucapa
Country United States Angola
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Luanda
Elevation 128 ft 3,029 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 -8.450000, 20.730000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Lucapa (LBZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Lucapa Airport (LBZ) in Lucapa, Angola is 14,972 kilometers (9,303 miles / 8,084 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

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 Angola. 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 21:55 in Los Angeles, it's 06:55 in Lucapa. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,901 feet between the two airports. Lucapa Airport sits higher than Los Angeles International Airport.

The return flight from Lucapa (LBZ) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 310° (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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Lucapa Airport (LBZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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