LAX
Los Angeles
United States
13,043 km
8,105 miles
LIB
Limbunya Station Airport
Australia
Distance
13,043 km
8,105 mi / 7,043 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17.5h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
267°
west

Airport Comparison

LAX LIB
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Limbunya Station Airport
IATA Code LAX LIB
ICAO Code KLAX YLIM
City Los Angeles N/A
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Australia/Darwin
Elevation 128 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 -17.250000, 129.880000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Limbunya Station Airport (LIB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Limbunya Station Airport (LIB) in Limbunya Station Airport, Australia is 13,043 kilometers (8,105 miles / 7,043 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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 Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:51 in Los Angeles, it's 00:21 in Limbunya Station Airport. With a 17.5-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 Limbunya Station Airport (LIB) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 60° (east 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 Limbunya Station Airport (LIB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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