KKX
Kikai Airport
Japan
10,037 km
6,237 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
10,037 km
6,237 mi / 5,420 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
50°
northeast

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KKX LAX
Airport Name Kikai Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code KKX LAX
ICAO Code RJKI KLAX
City N/A Los Angeles
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 21 ft 128 ft
Coordinates 28.320000, 129.930000 33.940000, -118.410000

Kikai Airport (KKX) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kikai Airport (KKX) in Kikai Airport, Japan to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 10,037 kilometers (6,237 miles / 5,420 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 13:05 in Kikai Airport, it's 20:05 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 Kikai Airport (KKX) 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 Kikai Airport (KKX) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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