LAX
Los Angeles
United States
13,955 km
8,671 miles
TES
Tessenei
Eritrea
Distance
13,955 km
8,671 mi / 7,535 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
30°
north northeast

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Airport Comparison

LAX TES
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Tessenei Airport
IATA Code LAX TES
ICAO Code KLAX HHTS
City Los Angeles Tessenei
Country United States Eritrea
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Asmara
Elevation 128 ft 2,018 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 15.120000, 36.680000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Tessenei (TES) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Tessenei Airport (TES) in Tessenei, Eritrea is 13,955 kilometers (8,671 miles / 7,535 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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 Eritrea. 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 23:08 in Los Angeles, it's 09:08 in Tessenei. 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 1,890 feet between the two airports. Tessenei Airport sits higher than Los Angeles International Airport.

The return flight from Tessenei (TES) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 335° (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 Tessenei Airport (TES) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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