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.