LAX
Los Angeles
United States
11,290 km
7,015 miles
LDH
Lord Howe Island
Australia
Distance
11,290 km
7,015 mi / 6,096 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+19h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
240°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

LAX LDH
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Lord Howe Island Airport
IATA Code LAX LDH
ICAO Code KLAX YLHI
City Los Angeles Lord Howe Island
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Australia/Lord_Howe
Elevation 128 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 -31.540000, 159.080000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Lord Howe Island (LDH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Lord Howe Island Airport (LDH) in Lord Howe Island, Australia is 11,290 kilometers (7,015 miles / 6,096 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 240°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:25 in Los Angeles, it's 11:25 in Lord Howe Island. With a 19-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 Lord Howe Island (LDH) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 57° (east 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 Lord Howe Island Airport (LDH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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