Los Angeles to Abuja
16h 02m The flight from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) covers 12,563 km (7,806 miles) and takes approximately 16h 02m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-east on an initial great-circle bearing of 61°, passing near 40.4° N, 46.0° W at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 22h 50m | 23h 16m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 16h 06m | 16h 32m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 13h 58m | 14h 23m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 14h 47m | 15h 12m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| LAX | ABV | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Los Angeles International Airport | Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport |
| City | Los Angeles | Abuja |
| Country | United States | Nigeria |
| ICAO | KLAX | DNAA |
| Coordinates | 33.9425, -118.408 | 9.0068, 7.2632 |
| Elevation | 125 ft | 1,123 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Abuja?
A non-stop flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Abuja (ABV) takes about 16h 02m. The great-circle distance is 12,563 km (7,806 miles, 6,783 nautical miles), flying north-east on an initial bearing of 61°.
How far is Los Angeles from Abuja?
12,563 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 7,806 miles or 6,783 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between LAX and ABV?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 12,563 km the route is within reach of long-range widebodies, though not every city pair is served non-stop. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 16h 02m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Other routes from Los Angeles
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.