LAX
Los Angeles
United States
3,020 km
1,876 miles
SMD
Fort Wayne
United States
Distance
3,020 km
1,876 mi / 1,630 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
65°
east northeast

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LAX SMD
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Smith Field
IATA Code LAX SMD
ICAO Code KLAX KSMD
City Los Angeles Fort Wayne
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/New_York
Elevation 128 ft 836 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 41.140000, -85.150000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Fort Wayne (SMD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Smith Field (SMD) in Fort Wayne, United States is 3,020 kilometers (1,876 miles / 1,630 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

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 3-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 05:32 in Los Angeles, it's 08:32 in Fort Wayne. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Fort Wayne (SMD) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 265° (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 Smith Field (SMD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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