DCU
Decatur
United States
2,879 km
1,789 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
2,879 km
1,789 mi / 1,555 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Chicago
Heading
277°
west

Airport Comparison

DCU LAX
Airport Name Pryor Field Regional Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code DCU LAX
ICAO Code KDCU KLAX
City Decatur Los Angeles
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 592 ft 128 ft
Coordinates 34.650000, -86.950000 33.940000, -118.410000

Decatur (DCU) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pryor Field Regional Airport (DCU) in Decatur, United States to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 2,879 kilometers (1,789 miles / 1,555 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west at a heading of 277°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 2-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 03:58 in Decatur, it's 01:58 in Los Angeles.

The return flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Decatur (DCU) follows a heading of 79° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Pryor Field Regional Airport (DCU) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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