LAX
Los Angeles
United States
2,818 km
1,751 miles
MSL
Muscle Shoals
United States
Distance
2,818 km
1,751 mi / 1,522 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
79°
east

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LAX MSL
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Northwest Alabama Regional Airport
IATA Code LAX MSL
ICAO Code KLAX KMSL
City Los Angeles Muscle Shoals
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Chicago
Elevation 128 ft 551 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 34.750000, -87.610000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Muscle Shoals (MSL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL) in Muscle Shoals, United States is 2,818 kilometers (1,751 miles / 1,522 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east at a heading of 79°.

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 03:51 in Los Angeles, it's 05:51 in Muscle Shoals.

The return flight from Muscle Shoals (MSL) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 277° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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