KUC
Kuria
Kiribati
7,993 km
4,967 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
7,993 km
4,967 mi / 4,316 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
54°
northeast

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KUC LAX
Airport Name Kuria Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code KUC LAX
ICAO Code NGKT KLAX
City Kuria Los Angeles
Country Kiribati United States
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 0 ft 128 ft
Coordinates 0.220000, 173.440000 33.940000, -118.410000

Kuria (KUC) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuria Airport (KUC) in Kuria, Kiribati to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 7,993 kilometers (4,967 miles / 4,316 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Kiribati with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:17 in Kuria, it's 01:17 in Los Angeles. With a 20-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 Kuria (KUC) follows a heading of 258° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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