Los Angeles to Kitakyushu (LAX–KKJ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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KE Korean
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Los Angeles to Kitakyushu
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 5,945 mi 12h 4m nonstop +16h ahead 2 1-stop hubs

LAX–KKJ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Korean Air leads the route. The flight covers 5,945 miles in approximately 12h 4m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LAX–KKJ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
KE Korean Air 1 77L 12h04 84% SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
77L Boeing 777-200LR – KE
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: KE (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LAX to KKJ direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to KKJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~25h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
ICN ~25h 49m HND ~27h 15m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
100
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LAX → KKJ
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Return
KKJ → LAX
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
92%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+16h
Kitakyushu is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
LAX: PDT · KKJ: JST

When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 10:00 AM (next day) in Kitakyushu.
Distance & Flight Time
5,945 mi / 9,567 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 12h 4m.
Visa & Entry

US citizens enter Japan visa-free for up to 90 days for tourism or business. No pre-registration required. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.

Complete the Visit Japan Web form online before arrival to speed up immigration and customs processing. Declare cash over JPY 1,000,000. Bringing meat, fruit, or plant products requires declaration; penalties for violations are strict.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to LAX

FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a shuttle.

Facts

LAX–KKJ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Los Angeles to Kitakyushu route.
Route details
Distance5,945 mi / 9,567 km
Flight time12h 4m
Time difference+16 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: LAX
Full nameLos Angeles International Airport
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m
Destination: KKJ
Full nameKitakyushu Airport
IATA / ICAOKKJ / RJFR
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Elevation21 ft / 6 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LAX to KKJ flights.
Nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Kitakyushu Airport take approximately 12h 4m. The route covers 5,945 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Korean Air.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from LAX to KKJ.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ICN and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Kitakyushu is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from LAX to KKJ

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ) are connected by nonstop service from Korean Air. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LAX to KKJ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LAX to KKJ ranges from 12 hours 4 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,945 miles (9,567 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 25 hours via ICN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.