LAX
Los Angeles
United States
16,009 km
9,947 miles
UKA
Ukunda
Kenya
Distance
16,009 km
9,947 mi / 8,644 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
39°
northeast

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LAX UKA
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Ukunda Airstrip
IATA Code LAX UKA
ICAO Code KLAX HKUK
City Los Angeles Ukunda
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 128 ft 98 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 -4.290000, 39.570000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Ukunda (UKA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Ukunda Airstrip (UKA) in Ukunda, Kenya is 16,009 kilometers (9,947 miles / 8,644 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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 Kenya. 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 05:32 in Los Angeles, it's 16:32 in Ukunda. 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.

The return flight from Ukunda (UKA) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 328° (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 Ukunda Airstrip (UKA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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