KOA
Kailua/Kona
United States
4,024 km
2,500 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
4,024 km
2,500 mi / 2,173 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
59°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

KOA LAX
Airport Name Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code KOA LAX
ICAO Code PHKO KLAX
City Kailua/Kona Los Angeles
Country United States United States
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 49 ft 128 ft
Coordinates 19.700000, -156.000000 33.940000, -118.410000

Kailua/Kona (KOA) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole Airport (KOA) in Kailua/Kona, United States to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 4,024 kilometers (2,500 miles / 2,173 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 2-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 19:15 in Kailua/Kona, it's 21:15 in Los Angeles.

The return flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Kailua/Kona (KOA) follows a heading of 257° (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 Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole Airport (KOA) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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