LAX
Los Angeles
United States
3,977 km
2,471 miles
MUE
Kamuela
United States
Distance
3,977 km
2,471 mi / 2,147 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
257°
west southwest

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LAX MUE
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Waimea-Kohala Airport
IATA Code LAX MUE
ICAO Code KLAX PHMU
City Los Angeles Kamuela
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Pacific/Honolulu
Elevation 128 ft 2,671 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 20.000000, -155.670000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Kamuela (MUE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) in Kamuela, United States is 3,977 kilometers (2,471 miles / 2,147 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west southwest at a heading of 257°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 2-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 01:58 in Los Angeles, it's 23:58 in Kamuela.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,543 feet between the two airports. Waimea-Kohala Airport sits higher than Los Angeles International Airport.

The return flight from Kamuela (MUE) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 59° (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 Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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