LAX
Los Angeles
United States
15,403 km
9,571 miles
TKQ
Kigoma
Tanzania
Distance
15,403 km
9,571 mi / 8,317 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
53°
northeast

Airport Comparison

LAX TKQ
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Kigoma Airport
IATA Code LAX TKQ
ICAO Code KLAX HTKA
City Los Angeles Kigoma
Country United States Tanzania
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 128 ft 2,700 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 -4.890000, 29.670000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Kigoma (TKQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Kigoma Airport (TKQ) in Kigoma, Tanzania is 15,403 kilometers (9,571 miles / 8,317 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 Tanzania. 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 11:28 in Los Angeles, it's 22:28 in Kigoma. 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 2,572 feet between the two airports. Kigoma Airport sits higher than Los Angeles International Airport.

The return flight from Kigoma (TKQ) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 319° (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 Kigoma Airport (TKQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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