Airport Comparison
| LAH | LAX | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Oesman Sadik Airport Labuha | Los Angeles International Airport |
| IATA Code | LAH | LAX |
| ICAO Code | WAPH | KLAX |
| City | Labuha-Halmahera Island | Los Angeles |
| Country | Indonesia | United States |
| Timezone | Asia/Jayapura | America/Los_Angeles |
| Elevation | 49 ft | 128 ft |
| Coordinates | -0.640000, 127.500000 | 33.940000, -118.410000 |
Labuha-Halmahera Island (LAH) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Oesman Sadik Airport Labuha (LAH) in Labuha-Halmahera Island, Indonesia to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 12,251 kilometers (7,612 miles / 6,615 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.
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 Indonesia 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 18:03 in Labuha-Halmahera Island, it's 01:03 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 Labuha-Halmahera Island (LAH) follows a heading of 283° (west 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 Oesman Sadik Airport Labuha (LAH) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.