LAX
Los Angeles
United States
12,315 km
7,652 miles
NGA
Young Airport
Australia
Distance
12,315 km
7,652 mi / 6,649 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+19h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
242°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

LAX NGA
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Young Airport
IATA Code LAX NGA
ICAO Code KLAX YYNG
City Los Angeles N/A
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Australia/Sydney
Elevation 128 ft 1,267 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 -34.260000, 148.250000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Young Airport (NGA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Young Airport (NGA) in Young Airport, Australia is 12,315 kilometers (7,652 miles / 6,649 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 242°.

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 01:07 in Los Angeles, it's 20:07 in Young Airport. With a 19-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 1,139 feet between the two airports. Young Airport sits higher than Los Angeles International Airport.

The return flight from Young Airport (NGA) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 62° (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 Young Airport (NGA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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