# Distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Setif (QSF)

> 10,277 km · estimated flight time 13h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 10,277 km / 6,386 mi / 5,549 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 13h
- **Heading**: 42° (northeast)
- **Return heading**: 316° (northwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → Algeria
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Africa
- **Time difference**: +8h (When it's 03:09 in Los Angeles, it's 11:09 in Setif)
- **Elevation difference**: 3,232 ft (QSF is higher 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

### [Ain Arnat Airport (QSF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/qsf-setif-ain-arnat-airport/1ef266de-b556-6e80-857f-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Setif, Algeria
- ICAO: DAAS
- Timezone: Africa/Algiers
- Coordinates: 36.180000, 5.320000
- Elevation: 3,360 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 03:09 in Los Angeles, it's 11:09 in Setif.
With a 8-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)
- [Ain Arnat Airport (QSF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/qsf-setif-ain-arnat-airport/1ef266de-b556-6e80-857f-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)