CJU
Jeju City
South Korea
9,913 km
6,160 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
9,913 km
6,160 mi / 5,353 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
49°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CJU LAX
Airport Name Jeju International Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code CJU LAX
ICAO Code RKPC KLAX
City Jeju City Los Angeles
Country South Korea United States
Timezone Asia/Seoul America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 118 ft 128 ft
Coordinates 33.510000, 126.490000 33.940000, -118.410000

Jeju City (CJU) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jeju International Airport (CJU) in Jeju City, South Korea to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 9,913 kilometers (6,160 miles / 5,353 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:04 in Jeju City, it's 00:04 in Los Angeles. With a 17-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 Los Angeles (LAX) to Jeju City (CJU) follows a heading of 311° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Jeju International Airport (CJU) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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