KVG
Kavieng
Papua New Guinea
10,240 km
6,363 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
10,240 km
6,363 mi / 5,529 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
56°
northeast

Airport Comparison

KVG LAX
Airport Name Kavieng Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code KVG LAX
ICAO Code AYKV KLAX
City Kavieng Los Angeles
Country Papua New Guinea United States
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 7 ft 128 ft
Coordinates -2.580000, 150.810000 33.940000, -118.410000

Kavieng (KVG) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kavieng Airport (KVG) in Kavieng, Papua New Guinea to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 10,240 kilometers (6,363 miles / 5,529 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 Papua New Guinea 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 19:22 in Kavieng, it's 01:22 in Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles (LAX) to Kavieng (KVG) follows a heading of 268° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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