LAX
Los Angeles
United States
14,538 km
9,033 miles
LUS
Lusanga
DR Congo
Distance
14,538 km
9,033 mi / 7,850 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
63°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

LAX LUS
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Lusanga Airport
IATA Code LAX LUS
ICAO Code KLAX FZCE
City Los Angeles Lusanga
Country United States DR Congo
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation 128 ft 1,365 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 -4.800000, 18.720000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Lusanga (LUS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Lusanga Airport (LUS) in Lusanga, DR Congo is 14,538 kilometers (9,033 miles / 7,850 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 DR Congo. 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 08:24 in Lusanga. 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 1,237 feet between the two airports. Lusanga Airport sits higher than Los Angeles International Airport.

The return flight from Lusanga (LUS) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 312° (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 Lusanga Airport (LUS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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