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

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KE Korean
77L
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 4 hubs
HND Tokyo 14h 20m AAASDL → 7GAYJL Tokyo (HND) to Kitakyushu flights
ICN Seoul 14h 31m 5YAPZCM → KELJ Seoul (ICN) to Kitakyushu flights
NRT Narita ~14h 55m 5YCIJL → Narita (NRT) to Kitakyushu flights
YEG Edmonton ~15h 16m KEQFWS → KE Edmonton (YEG) to Kitakyushu flights
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Los Angeles to Kitakyushu
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 5,945 mi 12h 54m nonstop +16h ahead

LAX–KKJ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Korean Air leads the route. The flight covers 5,945 miles in approximately 12h 54m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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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 12h54 74% 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
4
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
HND ~14h 20m ICN ~14h 31m NRT ~14h 55m YEG ~15h 16m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
96
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
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
74%
Return
KKJ → LAX
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
88%
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 54m gate to gate.
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 54m
Time difference+16 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 12h 54m gate to gate. The route covers 5,945 miles.
1 airline operates flights from LAX to KKJ: Korean Air.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Tokyo Haneda and Incheon.
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 is about 12 hours 54 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,945 miles (9,567 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Tokyo Haneda and Incheon. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.