LAX
Los Angeles
United States
13,397 km
8,325 miles
RTG
Satar Tacik-Flores Island
Indonesia
Distance
13,397 km
8,325 mi / 7,234 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
281°
west

Airport Comparison

LAX RTG
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Satar Tacik Airport
IATA Code LAX RTG
ICAO Code KLAX WATG
City Los Angeles Satar Tacik-Flores Island
Country United States Indonesia
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Makassar
Elevation 128 ft 3,510 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 -8.600000, 120.480000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Satar Tacik-Flores Island (RTG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Satar Tacik Airport (RTG) in Satar Tacik-Flores Island, Indonesia is 13,397 kilometers (8,325 miles / 7,234 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 281°.

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 Indonesia. 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 01:33 in Los Angeles, it's 17:33 in Satar Tacik-Flores Island. With a 16-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 3,382 feet between the two airports. Satar Tacik Airport sits higher than Los Angeles International Airport.

The return flight from Satar Tacik-Flores Island (RTG) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 56° (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 Satar Tacik Airport (RTG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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