LAX
Los Angeles
United States
15,483 km
9,621 miles
SZM
Sesriem Airstrip
Namibia
Distance
15,483 km
9,621 mi / 8,360 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
89°
east

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LAX SZM
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Sesriem Airstrip
IATA Code LAX SZM
ICAO Code KLAX FYSS
City Los Angeles N/A
Country United States Namibia
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 128 ft 2,454 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 -24.510000, 15.750000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) in Sesriem Airstrip, Namibia is 15,483 kilometers (9,621 miles / 8,360 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 89°.

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 18:50 in Los Angeles, it's 04:50 in Sesriem Airstrip. 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 2,326 feet between the two airports. Sesriem Airstrip sits higher than Los Angeles International Airport.

The return flight from Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 294° (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 Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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