AFT
Bila
Solomon Islands
9,727 km
6,044 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
9,727 km
6,044 mi / 5,252 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Guadalcanal
Heading
55°
northeast

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AFT LAX
Airport Name Afutara Aerodrome Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code AFT LAX
ICAO Code AGAF KLAX
City Bila Los Angeles
Country Solomon Islands United States
Timezone Pacific/Guadalcanal America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 23 ft 128 ft
Coordinates -9.190000, 160.950000 33.940000, -118.410000

Bila (AFT) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Afutara Aerodrome (AFT) in Bila, Solomon Islands to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 9,727 kilometers (6,044 miles / 5,252 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:05 in Bila, it's 01:05 in Los Angeles. With a 19-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Bila (AFT) follows a heading of 257° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Afutara Aerodrome (AFT) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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