LAX
Los Angeles
United States
6,345 km
3,943 miles
PYE
Penrhyn Island
CK
Distance
6,345 km
3,943 mi / 3,426 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
229°
southwest

Airport Comparison

LAX PYE
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Tongareva Airport
IATA Code LAX PYE
ICAO Code KLAX NCPY
City Los Angeles Penrhyn Island
Country United States CK
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Pacific/Rarotonga
Elevation 128 ft 8 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 -9.010000, -158.030000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Penrhyn Island (PYE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Tongareva Airport (PYE) in Penrhyn Island, CK is 6,345 kilometers (3,943 miles / 3,426 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southwest at a heading of 229°.

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 CK. 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 15:23 in Los Angeles, it's 13:23 in Penrhyn Island.

The return flight from Penrhyn Island (PYE) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 39° (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 Tongareva Airport (PYE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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