IHA
Niijima Airport
Japan
8,925 km
5,546 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
8,925 km
5,546 mi / 4,819 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
55°
northeast

Airport Comparison

IHA LAX
Airport Name Niijima Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code IHA LAX
ICAO Code RJAN KLAX
City N/A Los Angeles
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 92 ft 128 ft
Coordinates 34.370000, 139.270000 33.940000, -118.410000

Niijima Airport (IHA) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Niijima Airport (IHA) in Niijima Airport, Japan to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 8,925 kilometers (5,546 miles / 4,819 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Japan 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 18:25 in Niijima Airport, it's 01:25 in Los Angeles. With a 17-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 Niijima Airport (IHA) follows a heading of 305° (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 Niijima Airport (IHA) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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