KNH
Shang-I
Taiwan
11,180 km
6,947 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
11,180 km
6,947 mi / 6,037 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Taipei
Heading
45°
northeast

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KNH LAX
Airport Name Kinmen Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code KNH LAX
ICAO Code RCBS KLAX
City Shang-I Los Angeles
Country Taiwan United States
Timezone Asia/Taipei America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 93 ft 128 ft
Coordinates 24.430000, 118.360000 33.940000, -118.410000

Shang-I (KNH) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kinmen Airport (KNH) in Shang-I, Taiwan to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 11,180 kilometers (6,947 miles / 6,037 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 Taiwan 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 15:28 in Shang-I, it's 23:28 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.

The return flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Shang-I (KNH) follows a heading of 309° (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 Kinmen Airport (KNH) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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