LAX
Los Angeles
United States
9,738 km
6,051 miles
RSU
Yeosu
South Korea
Distance
9,738 km
6,051 mi / 5,258 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
311°
northwest

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LAX RSU
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Yeosu Airport
IATA Code LAX RSU
ICAO Code KLAX RKJY
City Los Angeles Yeosu
Country United States South Korea
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Seoul
Elevation 128 ft 53 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 34.840000, 127.620000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Yeosu (RSU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Yeosu Airport (RSU) in Yeosu, South Korea is 9,738 kilometers (6,051 miles / 5,258 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:41 in Los Angeles, it's 22:41 in Yeosu. With a 17-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 Yeosu (RSU) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 49° (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 Yeosu Airport (RSU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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