LAX
Los Angeles
United States
16,590 km
10,309 miles
TET
Tete
Mozambique
Distance
16,590 km
10,309 mi / 8,958 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
62°
east northeast

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LAX TET
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Chingozi Airport
IATA Code LAX TET
ICAO Code KLAX FQTT
City Los Angeles Tete
Country United States Mozambique
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Maputo
Elevation 128 ft 525 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 -16.100000, 33.640000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Tete (TET) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Chingozi Airport (TET) in Tete, Mozambique is 16,590 kilometers (10,309 miles / 8,958 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

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 Mozambique. 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 21:46 in Los Angeles, it's 07:46 in Tete. 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.

The return flight from Tete (TET) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 311° (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 Chingozi Airport (TET) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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