LAX
Los Angeles
United States
15,365 km
9,548 miles
OTJ
Otjiwarongo
Namibia
Distance
15,365 km
9,548 mi / 8,297 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
83°
east

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LAX OTJ
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Otjiwarongo Airport
IATA Code LAX OTJ
ICAO Code KLAX FYOW
City Los Angeles Otjiwarongo
Country United States Namibia
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 128 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 -20.430000, 16.660000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Otjiwarongo (OTJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Otjiwarongo Airport (OTJ) in Otjiwarongo, Namibia is 15,365 kilometers (9,548 miles / 8,297 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 83°.

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 Namibia. 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 00:54 in Los Angeles, it's 10:54 in Otjiwarongo. 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 4,731 feet between the two airports. Otjiwarongo Airport sits higher than Los Angeles International Airport.

The return flight from Otjiwarongo (OTJ) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 299° (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 Otjiwarongo Airport (OTJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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