LAX
Los Angeles
United States
9,565 km
5,944 miles
TGH
Tongoa Island
Vanuatu
Distance
9,565 km
5,944 mi / 5,165 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
247°
west southwest

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Airport Comparison

LAX TGH
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Tongoa Island Airport
IATA Code LAX TGH
ICAO Code KLAX NVST
City Los Angeles Tongoa Island
Country United States Vanuatu
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Pacific/Efate
Elevation 128 ft 443 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 -16.890000, 168.550000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Tongoa Island (TGH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Tongoa Island Airport (TGH) in Tongoa Island, Vanuatu is 9,565 kilometers (5,944 miles / 5,165 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 247°.

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 Vanuatu. 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 15:22 in Los Angeles, it's 09:22 in Tongoa Island. With a 18-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 Tongoa Island (TGH) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 53° (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 Tongoa Island Airport (TGH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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