IWK
Iwakuni
Japan
9,540 km
5,928 miles
LAS
Las Vegas
United States
Distance
9,540 km
5,928 mi / 5,151 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
48°
northeast

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IWK LAS
Airport Name Iwakuni Marine Corps Air Station Harry Reid International Airport
IATA Code IWK LAS
ICAO Code RJOI KLAS
City Iwakuni Las Vegas
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 7 ft 2,181 ft
Coordinates 34.140000, 132.240000 36.080000, -115.150000

Iwakuni (IWK) to Las Vegas (LAS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Iwakuni Marine Corps Air Station (IWK) in Iwakuni, Japan to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas, United States is 9,540 kilometers (5,928 miles / 5,151 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:11 in Iwakuni, it's 19:11 in Las Vegas. With a 17-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 2,174 feet between the two airports. Harry Reid International Airport sits higher than Iwakuni Marine Corps Air Station.

The return flight from Las Vegas (LAS) to Iwakuni (IWK) follows a heading of 310° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Iwakuni Marine Corps Air Station (IWK) and Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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