BME
Broome
Australia
13,786 km
8,566 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
13,786 km
8,566 mi / 7,444 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Australia/Perth
Heading
61°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

BME LAX
Airport Name Broome International Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code BME LAX
ICAO Code YBRM KLAX
City Broome Los Angeles
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Perth America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 56 ft 128 ft
Coordinates -17.940000, 122.230000 33.940000, -118.410000

Broome (BME) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Broome International Airport (BME) in Broome, Australia to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 13,786 kilometers (8,566 miles / 7,444 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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 Australia 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 22:36 in Broome, it's 06:36 in Los Angeles. With a 16-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 Broome (BME) follows a heading of 270° (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 Broome International Airport (BME) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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