LAX
Los Angeles
United States
14,406 km
8,951 miles
TAI
Ta'izz
Yemen
Distance
14,406 km
8,951 mi / 7,779 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
22°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

LAX TAI
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Ta'izz International Airport
IATA Code LAX TAI
ICAO Code KLAX OYTZ
City Los Angeles Ta'izz
Country United States Yemen
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Aden
Elevation 128 ft 4,838 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 13.690000, 44.140000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Ta'izz (TAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Ta'izz International Airport (TAI) in Ta'izz, Yemen is 14,406 kilometers (8,951 miles / 7,779 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 22°.

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 Yemen. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:31 in Los Angeles, it's 04:31 in Ta'izz. With a 11-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 4,710 feet between the two airports. Ta'izz International Airport sits higher than Los Angeles International Airport.

The return flight from Ta'izz (TAI) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 341° (north 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 Ta'izz International Airport (TAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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