LAX
Los Angeles
United States
14,770 km
9,178 miles
WAC
Waca
Ethiopia
Distance
14,770 km
9,178 mi / 7,975 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
34°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

LAX WAC
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Waca Airport
IATA Code LAX WAC
ICAO Code KLAX HAWC
City Los Angeles Waca
Country United States Ethiopia
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 128 ft 4,200 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 7.170000, 37.170000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Waca (WAC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Waca Airport (WAC) in Waca, Ethiopia is 14,770 kilometers (9,178 miles / 7,975 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 34°.

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 Ethiopia. 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 18:09 in Los Angeles, it's 04:09 in Waca. 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 4,072 feet between the two airports. Waca Airport sits higher than Los Angeles International Airport.

The return flight from Waca (WAC) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 332° (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 Waca Airport (WAC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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