LAX
Los Angeles
United States
8,543 km
5,309 miles
RTA
Rotuma
Fiji
Distance
8,543 km
5,309 mi / 4,613 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+20h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
245°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

LAX RTA
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Rotuma Airport
IATA Code LAX RTA
ICAO Code KLAX NFNR
City Los Angeles Rotuma
Country United States Fiji
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 128 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 -12.480000, 177.070000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Rotuma (RTA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Rotuma Airport (RTA) in Rotuma, Fiji is 8,543 kilometers (5,309 miles / 4,613 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 245°.

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 Fiji. 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 02:19 in Los Angeles, it's 22:19 in Rotuma. 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 Rotuma (RTA) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 50° (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 Rotuma Airport (RTA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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