Distance From Kapal Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, KPL - LAX Distance

The distance from Kapal Airport (KPL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is 7051 miles or 11348 kilometers or 6123 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 Kapal ( Papua New Guinea ) to Los Angeles ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kapal and Los Angeles takes around 16 hours 12 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kapal Airport, Kapal, Papua New Guinea to Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles, United States is 16 hours 12 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 • KPL - LAX

Kilometers		11348 km
Statute Miles		7051 miles
Nautical Miles		6123 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 12 minutes

Kapal Airport to Los Angeles International Airport Flight Route Map - KPL to LAX Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Kapal, Papua New Guinea and Los Angeles, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Kapal, Papua New Guinea and Los Angeles, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KPL - LAX

Time difference between Kapal (Papua New Guinea) and Los Angeles (United States) is 18 Hours.
Los Angeles time is 18 Hours behind Kapal.

Location	Local Time
Kapal (Papua New Guinea)	2025-12-16, 01:00:11 +10
Los Angeles (United States)	2025-12-15, 07:00:11 PST

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

Kapal Airport (KPL / ) Kapal, Papua New Guinea

Destination

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