The flight distance from Louis Trichardt Airport (LCD) in Louis Trichardt, South Africa to Miami International Airport (MIA) in Miami, United States is 13,023 kilometers (8,092 miles / 7,032 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

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 South Africa with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:58 in Louis Trichardt, it's 04:58 in Miami. With a 7-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 3,016 feet between the two airports. Miami International Airport sits lower than Louis Trichardt Airport.

The return flight from Miami (MIA) to Louis Trichardt (LCD) follows a heading of 104° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Louis Trichardt Airport (LCD) and Miami International Airport (MIA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.