LAX
Los Angeles
United States
4,156 km
2,583 miles
PUZ
Puerto Cabezas
Nicaragua
Distance
4,156 km
2,583 mi / 2,244 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
114°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

LAX PUZ
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Puerto Cabezas Airport
IATA Code LAX PUZ
ICAO Code KLAX MNPC
City Los Angeles Puerto Cabezas
Country United States Nicaragua
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Managua
Elevation 128 ft 52 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 14.050000, -83.390000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Puerto Cabezas (PUZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Puerto Cabezas Airport (PUZ) in Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua is 4,156 kilometers (2,583 miles / 2,244 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east southeast at a heading of 114°.

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 Nicaragua. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:46 in Los Angeles, it's 23:46 in Puerto Cabezas.

The return flight from Puerto Cabezas (PUZ) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 308° (northwest). 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 Puerto Cabezas Airport (PUZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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