# Distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Misima Island (MIS)

> 10,555 km · estimated flight time 13h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 10,555 km / 6,558 mi / 5,699 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 13h
- **Heading**: 260° (west)
- **Return heading**: 56° (east northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → Papua New Guinea
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Oceania
- **Time difference**: +17h (When it's 15:15 in Los Angeles, it's 08:15 in Misima Island)
- **Elevation difference**: 102 ft (MIS is lower than LAX)

## Airports

### [Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lax-los-angeles-los-angeles-international-airport/1ef266df-26e8-6fe4-87a1-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Los Angeles, United States
- ICAO: KLAX
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Coordinates: 33.940000, -118.410000
- Elevation: 128 ft

### [Misima Island Airport (MIS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mis-misima-island-misima-island-airport/1ef266de-9bca-6c64-8bfe-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Misima Island, Papua New Guinea
- ICAO: AYMS
- Timezone: Pacific/Port_Moresby
- Coordinates: -10.690000, 152.840000
- Elevation: 26 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 15:15 in Los Angeles, it's 08:15 in Misima Island.
With a 17-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lax-los-angeles-los-angeles-international-airport/1ef266df-26e8-6fe4-87a1-06bb2780ed98)
- [Misima Island Airport (MIS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mis-misima-island-misima-island-airport/1ef266de-9bca-6c64-8bfe-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)