LAX
Los Angeles
United States
16,353 km
10,161 miles
LMR
Lime Acres
South Africa
Distance
16,353 km
10,161 mi / 8,830 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
91°
east

Airport Comparison

LAX LMR
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Lime Acres Finsch Mine Airport
IATA Code LAX LMR
ICAO Code KLAX FALC
City Los Angeles Lime Acres
Country United States South Africa
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 128 ft 4,900 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 -28.360000, 23.440000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Lime Acres (LMR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Lime Acres Finsch Mine Airport (LMR) in Lime Acres, South Africa is 16,353 kilometers (10,161 miles / 8,830 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

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 23:24 in Los Angeles, it's 09:24 in Lime Acres. 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 4,772 feet between the two airports. Lime Acres Finsch Mine Airport sits higher than Los Angeles International Airport.

The return flight from Lime Acres (LMR) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 289° (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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Lime Acres Finsch Mine Airport (LMR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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