LAX
Los Angeles
United States
7,890 km
4,902 miles
MZK
Marakei
Kiribati
Distance
7,890 km
4,902 mi / 4,260 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+20h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
259°
west

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LAX MZK
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Marakei Airport
IATA Code LAX MZK
ICAO Code KLAX NGMK
City Los Angeles Marakei
Country United States Kiribati
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 128 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 2.060000, 173.270000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Marakei (MZK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Marakei Airport (MZK) in Marakei, Kiribati is 7,890 kilometers (4,902 miles / 4,260 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west at a heading of 259°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with Kiribati. 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 06:09 in Los Angeles, it's 02:09 in Marakei. With a 20-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 Marakei (MZK) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 55° (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 Marakei Airport (MZK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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