LAX
Los Angeles
United States
11,095 km
6,894 miles
VMU
Baimuru
Papua New Guinea
Distance
11,095 km
6,894 mi / 5,991 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
267°
west

Airport Comparison

LAX VMU
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Baimuru Airport
IATA Code LAX VMU
ICAO Code KLAX AYBA
City Los Angeles Baimuru
Country United States Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 128 ft 27 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 -7.500000, 144.820000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Baimuru (VMU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Baimuru Airport (VMU) in Baimuru, Papua New Guinea is 11,095 kilometers (6,894 miles / 5,991 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 10:46 in Los Angeles, it's 04:46 in Baimuru. 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 Baimuru (VMU) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 57° (east 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 Baimuru Airport (VMU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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