LAX
Los Angeles
United States
11,276 km
7,006 miles
LHI
Lereh-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
11,276 km
7,006 mi / 6,088 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
274°
west

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Airport Comparison

LAX LHI
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Lereh Airport
IATA Code LAX LHI
ICAO Code KLAX WAJL
City Los Angeles Lereh-Papua Island
Country United States Indonesia
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 128 ft 1,317 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 -3.130000, 139.940000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Lereh-Papua Island (LHI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Lereh Airport (LHI) in Lereh-Papua Island, Indonesia is 11,276 kilometers (7,006 miles / 6,088 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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 17:43 in Los Angeles, it's 09:43 in Lereh-Papua Island. With a 16-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 1,189 feet between the two airports. Lereh Airport sits higher than Los Angeles International Airport.

The return flight from Lereh-Papua Island (LHI) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 56° (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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Lereh Airport (LHI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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