Distance From Apataki Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, APK - LAX Distance

The distance from Apataki Airport (APK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is 3886 miles or 6254 kilometers or 3375 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Apataki ( French Polynesia ) to Los Angeles ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Apataki and Los Angeles takes around 8 hours 56 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Apataki Airport, Apataki, French Polynesia to Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles, United States is 8 hours 56 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • APK - LAX

Kilometers		6254 km
Statute Miles		3886 miles
Nautical Miles		3375 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 56 minutes

Apataki Airport to Los Angeles International Airport Flight Route Map - APK to LAX Flight Path

Location of Apataki Airport & Los Angeles International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Apataki to Los Angeles nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Apataki, French Polynesia and Los Angeles, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Apataki, French Polynesia and Los Angeles, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • APK - LAX

Time difference between Apataki (French Polynesia) and Los Angeles (United States) is 3 Hours.
Los Angeles time is 3 Hours ahead of Apataki.

Location	Local Time
Apataki (French Polynesia)	2026-03-19, 01:50:16 -10
Los Angeles (United States)	2026-03-19, 04:50:16 PDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Apataki Airport (APK / NTGD) Apataki, French Polynesia

Destination

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX / KLAX) Los Angeles, United States