BTU
Bintulu
Malaysia
13,242 km
8,228 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
13,242 km
8,228 mi / 7,150 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Kuching
Heading
48°
northeast

Airport Comparison

BTU LAX
Airport Name Bintulu Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code BTU LAX
ICAO Code WBGB KLAX
City Bintulu Los Angeles
Country Malaysia United States
Timezone Asia/Kuching America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 74 ft 128 ft
Coordinates 3.120000, 113.020000 33.940000, -118.410000

Bintulu (BTU) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bintulu Airport (BTU) in Bintulu, Malaysia to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 13,242 kilometers (8,228 miles / 7,150 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:41 in Bintulu, it's 14:41 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 Bintulu (BTU) follows a heading of 297° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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