Distance From Los Angeles International Airport to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole, LAX - KOA Distance

The distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA) is 2502 miles or 4026 kilometers or 2173 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.

---

How long does it take to travel from Los Angeles ( United States ) to Kailua-Kona ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Los Angeles and Kailua-Kona takes around 5 hours 45 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles, United States to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole, Kailua-Kona, United States is 5 hours 45 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 • LAX - KOA

Kilometers		4026 km
Statute Miles		2502 miles
Nautical Miles		2173 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		5 hours 45 minutes

Los Angeles International Airport to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole Flight Route Map - LAX to KOA Flight Path

Location of Los Angeles International Airport & Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole is given below.
Click the map to view Los Angeles to Kailua-Kona nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Los Angeles, United States and Kailua-Kona, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Los Angeles, United States and Kailua-Kona, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LAX - KOA

Time difference between Los Angeles (United States) and Kailua-Kona (United States) is 3 Hours.
Kailua-Kona time is 3 Hours behind Los Angeles.

Location	Local Time
Los Angeles (United States)	2026-03-25, 13:20:29 PDT
Kailua-Kona (United States)	2026-03-25, 10:20:29 HST

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

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

Destination

Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA / PHKO) Kailua-Kona, United States