KJP
Kerama
Japan
10,391 km
6,457 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
10,391 km
6,457 mi / 5,611 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
49°
northeast

Airport Comparison

KJP LAX
Airport Name Kerama Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code KJP LAX
ICAO Code ROKR KLAX
City Kerama Los Angeles
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 156 ft 128 ft
Coordinates 26.170000, 127.290000 33.940000, -118.410000

Kerama (KJP) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kerama Airport (KJP) in Kerama, Japan to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 10,391 kilometers (6,457 miles / 5,611 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 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 16:22 in Kerama, it's 23:22 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 Kerama (KJP) 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 Kerama Airport (KJP) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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