AYU
Aiyura Valley
Papua New Guinea
10,924 km
6,788 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
10,924 km
6,788 mi / 5,899 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
57°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

AYU LAX
Airport Name Aiyura Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code AYU LAX
ICAO Code AYAY KLAX
City Aiyura Valley Los Angeles
Country Papua New Guinea United States
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 5,355 ft 128 ft
Coordinates -6.340000, 145.900000 33.940000, -118.410000

Aiyura Valley (AYU) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aiyura Airport (AYU) in Aiyura Valley, Papua New Guinea to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 10,924 kilometers (6,788 miles / 5,899 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 Papua New Guinea 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 15:51 in Aiyura Valley, it's 21:51 in Los Angeles. With a 18-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 5,227 feet between the two airports. Los Angeles International Airport sits lower than Aiyura Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Aiyura Valley (AYU) follows a heading of 268° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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