The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Pindiu Airport (PDI) in Pindiu, Papua New Guinea is 10,782 kilometers (6,700 miles / 5,822 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 09:47 in Los Angeles, it's 03:47 in Pindiu. 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 2,867 feet between the two airports. Pindiu Airport sits higher than Los Angeles International Airport.

The return flight from Pindiu (PDI) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 56° (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 Pindiu Airport (PDI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.