LAX
Los Angeles
United States
10,967 km
6,814 miles
MYX
Menyamya
Papua New Guinea
Distance
10,967 km
6,814 mi / 5,921 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
267°
west

Airport Comparison

LAX MYX
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Menyamya Airport
IATA Code LAX MYX
ICAO Code KLAX AYMC
City Los Angeles Menyamya
Country United States Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 128 ft 3,880 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 -7.210000, 146.020000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Menyamya (MYX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Menyamya Airport (MYX) in Menyamya, Papua New Guinea is 10,967 kilometers (6,814 miles / 5,921 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 04:22 in Los Angeles, it's 22:22 in Menyamya. With a 18-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 3,752 feet between the two airports. Menyamya Airport sits higher than Los Angeles International Airport.

The return flight from Menyamya (MYX) 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 Menyamya Airport (MYX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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