FTW
Fort Worth
United States
1,955 km
1,215 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
1,955 km
1,215 mi / 1,056 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Chicago
Heading
279°
west

Airport Comparison

FTW LAX
Airport Name Fort Worth Meacham International Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code FTW LAX
ICAO Code KFTW KLAX
City Fort Worth Los Angeles
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 710 ft 128 ft
Coordinates 32.820000, -97.360000 33.940000, -118.410000

Fort Worth (FTW) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (FTW) in Fort Worth, United States to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 1,955 kilometers (1,215 miles / 1,056 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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 00:20 in Fort Worth, it's 22:20 in Los Angeles.

The return flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Fort Worth (FTW) follows a heading of 88° (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 Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (FTW) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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