LAX
Los Angeles
United States
11,883 km
7,384 miles
NYI
Sunyani
Ghana
Distance
11,883 km
7,384 mi / 6,417 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
69°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

LAX NYI
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Sunyani Airport
IATA Code LAX NYI
ICAO Code KLAX DGSN
City Los Angeles Sunyani
Country United States Ghana
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Accra
Elevation 128 ft 1,014 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 7.360000, -2.330000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Sunyani (NYI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Sunyani Airport (NYI) in Sunyani, Ghana is 11,883 kilometers (7,384 miles / 6,417 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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 Ghana. 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 23:30 in Los Angeles, it's 07:30 in Sunyani. 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 Sunyani (NYI) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 309° (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 Sunyani Airport (NYI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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