# Distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Praslin Island (PRI)

> 16,665 km · estimated flight time 21h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 16,665 km / 10,355 mi / 8,999 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 21h
- **Heading**: 12° (north northeast)
- **Return heading**: 350° (north)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → Seychelles
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Africa
- **Time difference**: +11h (When it's 00:44 in Los Angeles, it's 11:44 in Praslin Island)
- **Elevation difference**: 118 ft (PRI is lower than LAX)

## Airports

### [Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lax-los-angeles-los-angeles-international-airport/1ef266df-26e8-6fe4-87a1-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Los Angeles, United States
- ICAO: KLAX
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Coordinates: 33.940000, -118.410000
- Elevation: 128 ft

### [Praslin Airport (PRI)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/pri-praslin-island-praslin-airport/1ef266de-de11-6802-8d84-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Praslin Island, Seychelles
- ICAO: FSPP
- Timezone: Indian/Mahe
- Coordinates: -4.320000, 55.690000
- Elevation: 10 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 00:44 in Los Angeles, it's 11:44 in Praslin Island.
With a 11-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lax-los-angeles-los-angeles-international-airport/1ef266df-26e8-6fe4-87a1-06bb2780ed98)
- [Praslin Airport (PRI)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/pri-praslin-island-praslin-airport/1ef266de-de11-6802-8d84-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)