Distance From Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, NLA - LAX Distance

The distance from Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (NLA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is 9916 miles or 15959 kilometers or 8611 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Ndola ( Zambia ) to Los Angeles ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Ndola and Los Angeles takes around 22 hours 47 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport, Ndola, Zambia to Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles, United States is 22 hours 47 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • NLA - LAX

Kilometers		15959 km
Statute Miles		9916 miles
Nautical Miles		8611 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		22 hours 47 minutes

Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport Flight Route Map - NLA to LAX Flight Path

Location of Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport & Los Angeles International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Ndola to Los Angeles nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Ndola, Zambia and Los Angeles, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Ndola, Zambia and Los Angeles, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • NLA - LAX

Time difference between Ndola (Zambia) and Los Angeles (United States) is 10 Hours.
Los Angeles time is 10 Hours behind Ndola.

Location	Local Time
Ndola (Zambia)	2025-12-14, 12:23:13 CAT
Los Angeles (United States)	2025-12-14, 02:23:13 PST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (NLA / FLSK) Ndola, Zambia

Destination

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX / KLAX) Los Angeles, United States