LAS
Las Vegas
United States
13,141 km
8,166 miles
PLW
Palu-Celebes Island
Indonesia
Distance
13,141 km
8,166 mi / 7,096 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
292°
west northwest

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LAS PLW
Airport Name Harry Reid International Airport Mutiara Airport
IATA Code LAS PLW
ICAO Code KLAS WAML
City Las Vegas Palu-Celebes Island
Country United States Indonesia
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Makassar
Elevation 2,181 ft 284 ft
Coordinates 36.080000, -115.150000 -0.920000, 119.910000

Las Vegas (LAS) to Palu-Celebes Island (PLW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas, United States to Mutiara Airport (PLW) in Palu-Celebes Island, Indonesia is 13,141 kilometers (8,166 miles / 7,096 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:39 in Las Vegas, it's 18:39 in Palu-Celebes Island. With a 16-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,897 feet between the two airports. Mutiara Airport sits lower than Harry Reid International Airport.

The return flight from Palu-Celebes Island (PLW) to Las Vegas (LAS) follows a heading of 49° (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 Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) and Mutiara Airport (PLW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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