The flight distance from Gusap Airport (GAP) in Gusap, Papua New Guinea to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 10,901 kilometers (6,774 miles / 5,886 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 04:15 in Gusap, it's 10:15 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 1,376 feet between the two airports. Los Angeles International Airport sits lower than Gusap Airport.

The return flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Gusap (GAP) 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 Gusap Airport (GAP) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.