LAX
Los Angeles
United States
15,933 km
9,900 miles
ZGM
Ngoma
Zambia
Distance
15,933 km
9,900 mi / 8,603 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
70°
east northeast

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LAX ZGM
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Ngoma Airport
IATA Code LAX ZGM
ICAO Code KLAX FLNA
City Los Angeles Ngoma
Country United States Zambia
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 128 ft 3,400 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 -15.970000, 25.930000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Ngoma (ZGM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Ngoma Airport (ZGM) in Ngoma, Zambia is 15,933 kilometers (9,900 miles / 8,603 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

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 Zambia. 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 23:24 in Los Angeles, it's 09:24 in Ngoma. 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 3,272 feet between the two airports. Ngoma Airport sits higher than Los Angeles International Airport.

The return flight from Ngoma (ZGM) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 306° (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 Ngoma Airport (ZGM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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