CYI
Chiayi City
Taiwan
11,109 km
6,903 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
11,109 km
6,903 mi / 5,998 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Taipei
Heading
46°
northeast

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CYI LAX
Airport Name Chiayi Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code CYI LAX
ICAO Code RCKU KLAX
City Chiayi City Los Angeles
Country Taiwan United States
Timezone Asia/Taipei America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 85 ft 128 ft
Coordinates 23.460000, 120.390000 33.940000, -118.410000

Chiayi City (CYI) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chiayi Airport (CYI) in Chiayi City, Taiwan to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 11,109 kilometers (6,903 miles / 5,998 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 Taiwan 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 07:11 in Chiayi City, it's 15:11 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 Chiayi City (CYI) follows a heading of 307° (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 Chiayi Airport (CYI) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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