LAX
Los Angeles
United States
16,591 km
10,309 miles
TLD
Tuli Lodge
Botswana
Distance
16,591 km
10,309 mi / 8,959 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
76°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

LAX TLD
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Limpopo Valley Airport
IATA Code LAX TLD
ICAO Code KLAX FBTL
City Los Angeles Tuli Lodge
Country United States Botswana
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Gaborone
Elevation 128 ft 1,772 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 -22.190000, 29.130000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Tuli Lodge (TLD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Limpopo Valley Airport (TLD) in Tuli Lodge, Botswana is 16,591 kilometers (10,309 miles / 8,959 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

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 Botswana. 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 13:06 in Los Angeles, it's 23:06 in Tuli Lodge. 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 1,644 feet between the two airports. Limpopo Valley Airport sits higher than Los Angeles International Airport.

The return flight from Tuli Lodge (TLD) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 300° (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 Limpopo Valley Airport (TLD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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