LAX
Los Angeles
United States
12,966 km
8,056 miles
LBW
Long Bawan-Borneo Island
Indonesia
Distance
12,966 km
8,056 mi / 7,001 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
295°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

LAX LBW
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Long Bawan Airport
IATA Code LAX LBW
ICAO Code KLAX WRLB
City Los Angeles Long Bawan-Borneo Island
Country United States Indonesia
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Makassar
Elevation 128 ft 3,590 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 3.870000, 115.680000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Long Bawan-Borneo Island (LBW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Long Bawan Airport (LBW) in Long Bawan-Borneo Island, Indonesia is 12,966 kilometers (8,056 miles / 7,001 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

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 00:46 in Los Angeles, it's 16:46 in Long Bawan-Borneo 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 3,462 feet between the two airports. Long Bawan Airport sits higher than Los Angeles International Airport.

The return flight from Long Bawan-Borneo Island (LBW) to Los Angeles (LAX) 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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Long Bawan Airport (LBW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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