GWT
Westerland
Germany
8,558 km
5,318 miles
LAS
Las Vegas
United States
Distance
8,558 km
5,318 mi / 4,621 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
316°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GWT LAS
Airport Name Westerland Sylt Airport Harry Reid International Airport
IATA Code GWT LAS
ICAO Code EDXW KLAS
City Westerland Las Vegas
Country Germany United States
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 51 ft 2,181 ft
Coordinates 54.910000, 8.340000 36.080000, -115.150000

Westerland (GWT) to Las Vegas (LAS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Westerland Sylt Airport (GWT) in Westerland, Germany to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas, United States is 8,558 kilometers (5,318 miles / 4,621 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Germany with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:23 in Westerland, it's 05:23 in Las Vegas. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,130 feet between the two airports. Harry Reid International Airport sits higher than Westerland Sylt Airport.

The return flight from Las Vegas (LAS) to Westerland (GWT) follows a heading of 29° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Westerland Sylt Airport (GWT) and Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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