KGI
Kalgoorlie
Australia
14,462 km
8,986 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
14,462 km
8,986 mi / 7,809 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Australia/Perth
Heading
70°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

KGI LAX
Airport Name Kalgoorlie Boulder Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code KGI LAX
ICAO Code YPKG KLAX
City Kalgoorlie Los Angeles
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Perth America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,203 ft 128 ft
Coordinates -30.790000, 121.460000 33.940000, -118.410000

Kalgoorlie (KGI) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kalgoorlie Boulder Airport (KGI) in Kalgoorlie, Australia to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 14,462 kilometers (8,986 miles / 7,809 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

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 Australia 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 15:00 in Kalgoorlie, it's 23:00 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,075 feet between the two airports. Los Angeles International Airport sits lower than Kalgoorlie Boulder Airport.

The return flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Kalgoorlie (KGI) follows a heading of 256° (west 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 Kalgoorlie Boulder Airport (KGI) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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