LAS
Las Vegas
United States
12,799 km
7,953 miles
TAX
Tikong-Taliabu Island
Indonesia
Distance
12,799 km
7,953 mi / 6,911 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
288°
west northwest

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LAS TAX
Airport Name Harry Reid International Airport Taliabu Island Airport
IATA Code LAS TAX
ICAO Code KLAS WAPT
City Las Vegas Tikong-Taliabu Island
Country United States Indonesia
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 2,181 ft 9 ft
Coordinates 36.080000, -115.150000 -1.640000, 124.560000

Las Vegas (LAS) to Tikong-Taliabu Island (TAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas, United States to Taliabu Island Airport (TAX) in Tikong-Taliabu Island, Indonesia is 12,799 kilometers (7,953 miles / 6,911 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

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 United States with Indonesia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:54 in Las Vegas, it's 16:54 in Tikong-Taliabu Island. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,172 feet between the two airports. Taliabu Island Airport sits lower than Harry Reid International Airport.

The return flight from Tikong-Taliabu Island (TAX) to Las Vegas (LAS) follows a heading of 50° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) and Taliabu Island Airport (TAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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