LAX
Los Angeles
United States
5,281 km
3,281 miles
NHV
Nuku Hiva Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
5,281 km
3,281 mi / 2,851 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
210°
south southwest

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Airport Comparison

LAX NHV
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Nuku Hiva Airport
IATA Code LAX NHV
ICAO Code KLAX NTMD
City Los Angeles N/A
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Pacific/Marquesas
Elevation 128 ft 220 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 -8.800000, -140.230000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Nuku Hiva Airport (NHV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Nuku Hiva Airport (NHV) in Nuku Hiva Airport, French Polynesia is 5,281 kilometers (3,281 miles / 2,851 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southwest at a heading of 210°.

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 French Polynesia. 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 23:53 in Los Angeles, it's 21:23 in Nuku Hiva Airport.

The return flight from Nuku Hiva Airport (NHV) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 25° (north 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 Nuku Hiva Airport (NHV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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