LAX
Los Angeles
United States
10,720 km
6,661 miles
NIX
Nioro du Sahel
Mali
Distance
10,720 km
6,661 mi / 5,788 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
67°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

LAX NIX
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Nioro du Sahel Airport
IATA Code LAX NIX
ICAO Code KLAX GANR
City Los Angeles Nioro du Sahel
Country United States Mali
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Bamako
Elevation 128 ft 778 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 15.240000, -9.580000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Nioro du Sahel (NIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Nioro du Sahel Airport (NIX) in Nioro du Sahel, Mali is 10,720 kilometers (6,661 miles / 5,788 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 Mali. 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 15:09 in Los Angeles, it's 23:09 in Nioro du Sahel. 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 Nioro du Sahel (NIX) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 308° (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 Nioro du Sahel Airport (NIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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