LAX
Los Angeles
United States
11,651 km
7,240 miles
TAC
Tacloban City
Philippines
Distance
11,651 km
7,240 mi / 6,291 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
295°
west northwest

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LAX TAC
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport
IATA Code LAX TAC
ICAO Code KLAX RPVA
City Los Angeles Tacloban City
Country United States Philippines
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Manila
Elevation 128 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 11.230000, 125.030000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Tacloban City (TAC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport (TAC) in Tacloban City, Philippines is 11,651 kilometers (7,240 miles / 6,291 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

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 Philippines. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:45 in Los Angeles, it's 05:45 in Tacloban City. With a 16-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 Tacloban City (TAC) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 50° (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 Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport (TAC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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