LAX
Los Angeles
United States
7,980 km
4,958 miles
MNK
Maiana
Kiribati
Distance
7,980 km
4,958 mi / 4,309 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+20h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
258°
west southwest

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LAX MNK
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Maiana Airport
IATA Code LAX MNK
ICAO Code KLAX NGMA
City Los Angeles Maiana
Country United States Kiribati
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 128 ft 8 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 1.000000, 173.030000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Maiana (MNK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Maiana Airport (MNK) in Maiana, Kiribati is 7,980 kilometers (4,958 miles / 4,309 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west southwest at a heading of 258°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with Kiribati. 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 16:24 in Los Angeles, it's 12:24 in Maiana. With a 20-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 Maiana (MNK) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 54° (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 Maiana Airport (MNK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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