LAX
Los Angeles
United States
9,394 km
5,837 miles
SCZ
Santa Cruz/Graciosa Bay/Luova
Solomon Islands
Distance
9,394 km
5,837 mi / 5,073 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+19h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
253°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

LAX SCZ
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Santa Cruz/Graciosa Bay/Luova Airport
IATA Code LAX SCZ
ICAO Code KLAX AGGL
City Los Angeles Santa Cruz/Graciosa Bay/Luova
Country United States Solomon Islands
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Pacific/Guadalcanal
Elevation 128 ft 18 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 -10.720000, 165.790000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Santa Cruz/Graciosa Bay/Luova (SCZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Santa Cruz/Graciosa Bay/Luova Airport (SCZ) in Santa Cruz/Graciosa Bay/Luova, Solomon Islands is 9,394 kilometers (5,837 miles / 5,073 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 253°.

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 Solomon Islands. 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 20:05 in Los Angeles, it's 15:05 in Santa Cruz/Graciosa Bay/Luova. 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.

The return flight from Santa Cruz/Graciosa Bay/Luova (SCZ) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 54° (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 Santa Cruz/Graciosa Bay/Luova Airport (SCZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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