KRJ
Karawari Airstrip
Papua New Guinea
11,037 km
6,858 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
11,037 km
6,858 mi / 5,959 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
56°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

KRJ LAX
Airport Name Karawari Airstrip Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code KRJ LAX
ICAO Code AYQA KLAX
City N/A Los Angeles
Country Papua New Guinea United States
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 70 ft 128 ft
Coordinates -4.600000, 143.520000 33.940000, -118.410000

Karawari Airstrip (KRJ) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Karawari Airstrip (KRJ) in Karawari Airstrip, Papua New Guinea to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 11,037 kilometers (6,858 miles / 5,959 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 Papua New Guinea 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 00:27 in Karawari Airstrip, it's 06:27 in Los Angeles. With a 18-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 Karawari Airstrip (KRJ) follows a heading of 271° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Karawari Airstrip (KRJ) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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