LAE
Nadzab
Papua New Guinea
10,862 km
6,749 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
10,862 km
6,749 mi / 5,865 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
57°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

LAE LAX
Airport Name Lae Nadzab Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code LAE LAX
ICAO Code AYNZ KLAX
City Nadzab Los Angeles
Country Papua New Guinea United States
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 239 ft 128 ft
Coordinates -6.570000, 146.730000 33.940000, -118.410000

Nadzab (LAE) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE) in Nadzab, Papua New Guinea to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 10,862 kilometers (6,749 miles / 5,865 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 16:24 in Nadzab, it's 22:24 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 Nadzab (LAE) follows a heading of 267° (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 Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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