LAX
Los Angeles
United States
12,715 km
7,901 miles
RUM
Rumjatar
Nepal
Distance
12,715 km
7,901 mi / 6,866 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13.75h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
336°
north northwest

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LAX RUM
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Rumjatar Airport
IATA Code LAX RUM
ICAO Code KLAX VNRT
City Los Angeles Rumjatar
Country United States Nepal
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 128 ft 4,500 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 27.300000, 86.550000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Rumjatar (RUM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Rumjatar Airport (RUM) in Rumjatar, Nepal is 12,715 kilometers (7,901 miles / 6,866 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 336°.

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 Nepal. 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 03:56 in Los Angeles, it's 17:41 in Rumjatar. With a 13.75-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 4,372 feet between the two airports. Rumjatar Airport sits higher than Los Angeles International Airport.

The return flight from Rumjatar (RUM) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 23° (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 Rumjatar Airport (RUM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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