LAX
Los Angeles
United States
11,104 km
6,900 miles
LMI
Lumi
Papua New Guinea
Distance
11,104 km
6,900 mi / 5,996 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
272°
west

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Airport Comparison

LAX LMI
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Lumi Airport
IATA Code LAX LMI
ICAO Code KLAX AYLU
City Los Angeles Lumi
Country United States Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 128 ft 1,750 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 -3.480000, 142.040000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Lumi (LMI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Lumi Airport (LMI) in Lumi, Papua New Guinea is 11,104 kilometers (6,900 miles / 5,996 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 08:13 in Los Angeles, it's 01:13 in Lumi. 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 1,622 feet between the two airports. Lumi Airport sits higher than Los Angeles International Airport.

The return flight from Lumi (LMI) 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 Lumi Airport (LMI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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