LAX
Los Angeles
United States
12,273 km
7,626 miles
LFW
Lome
Togo
Distance
12,273 km
7,626 mi / 6,627 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
67°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

LAX LFW
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Lome-Tokoin Airport
IATA Code LAX LFW
ICAO Code KLAX DXXX
City Los Angeles Lome
Country United States Togo
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Lome
Elevation 128 ft 72 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 6.170000, 1.250000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Lome (LFW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Lome-Tokoin Airport (LFW) in Lome, Togo is 12,273 kilometers (7,626 miles / 6,627 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

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 Togo. 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 21:45 in Los Angeles, it's 05:45 in Lome. 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 Lome (LFW) 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 Lome-Tokoin Airport (LFW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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