KXU
Katiu
French Polynesia
6,232 km
3,872 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
6,232 km
3,872 mi / 3,365 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
26°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KXU LAX
Airport Name Katiu Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code KXU LAX
ICAO Code NTKT KLAX
City Katiu Los Angeles
Country French Polynesia United States
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 7 ft 128 ft
Coordinates -16.340000, -144.400000 33.940000, -118.410000

Katiu (KXU) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Katiu Airport (KXU) in Katiu, French Polynesia to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 6,232 kilometers (3,872 miles / 3,365 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.

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 French Polynesia 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 17:29 in Katiu, it's 19:29 in Los Angeles.

The return flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Katiu (KXU) follows a heading of 210° (south 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 Katiu Airport (KXU) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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