Airport Comparison
| HOB | LAX | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Lea County Regional Airport | Los Angeles International Airport |
| IATA Code | HOB | LAX |
| ICAO Code | KHOB | KLAX |
| City | Hobbs | Los Angeles |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Denver | America/Los_Angeles |
| Elevation | 3,661 ft | 128 ft |
| Coordinates | 32.690000, -103.220000 | 33.940000, -118.410000 |
Hobbs (HOB) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Lea County Regional Airport (HOB) in Hobbs, United States to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 1,417 kilometers (880 miles / 765 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west at a heading of 280°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
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 1-hour time difference between the two cities.
Time zone information: When it's 14:54 in Hobbs, it's 13:54 in Los Angeles.
There is a significant elevation difference of 3,533 feet between the two airports. Los Angeles International Airport sits lower than Lea County Regional Airport.
The return flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Hobbs (HOB) follows a heading of 91° (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 Lea County Regional Airport (HOB) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.