Airport Comparison
| LAX | XYR | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Los Angeles International Airport | Edwaki Airport |
| IATA Code | LAX | XYR |
| ICAO Code | KLAX | AYED |
| City | Los Angeles | Yellow River Mission |
| Country | United States | Papua New Guinea |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles | Pacific/Port_Moresby |
| Elevation | 128 ft | 190 ft |
| Coordinates | 33.940000, -118.410000 | -3.880000, 141.790000 |
Los Angeles (LAX) to Yellow River Mission (XYR) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Edwaki Airport (XYR) in Yellow River Mission, Papua New Guinea is 11,152 kilometers (6,930 miles / 6,022 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 272°.
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 22:49 in Los Angeles, it's 16:49 in Yellow River Mission. 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.
The return flight from Yellow River Mission (XYR) 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 Edwaki Airport (XYR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.