KAT
Kaitaia
New Zealand
10,453 km
6,495 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
10,453 km
6,495 mi / 5,644 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
51°
northeast

Airport Comparison

KAT LAX
Airport Name Kaitaia Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code KAT LAX
ICAO Code NZKT KLAX
City Kaitaia Los Angeles
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 270 ft 128 ft
Coordinates -35.070000, 173.280000 33.940000, -118.410000

Kaitaia (KAT) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kaitaia Airport (KAT) in Kaitaia, New Zealand to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 10,453 kilometers (6,495 miles / 5,644 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 New Zealand 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 01:50 in Kaitaia, it's 04:50 in Los Angeles. With a 21-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 Kaitaia (KAT) follows a heading of 230° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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