LAX
Los Angeles
United States
5,873 km
3,649 miles
NAU
Napuka Island
French Polynesia
Distance
5,873 km
3,649 mi / 3,171 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
208°
south southwest

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LAX NAU
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Napuka Island Airport
IATA Code LAX NAU
ICAO Code KLAX NTGN
City Los Angeles Napuka Island
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 128 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 -14.180000, -141.270000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Napuka Island (NAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Napuka Island Airport (NAU) in Napuka Island, French Polynesia is 5,873 kilometers (3,649 miles / 3,171 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southwest at a heading of 208°.

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 French Polynesia. 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 23:35 in Los Angeles, it's 21:35 in Napuka Island.

The return flight from Napuka Island (NAU) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 24° (north 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 Napuka Island Airport (NAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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