LAX
Los Angeles
United States
3,857 km
2,397 miles
WAL
Wallops Island
United States
Distance
3,857 km
2,397 mi / 2,083 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
71°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

LAX WAL
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Wallops Flight Facility Airport
IATA Code LAX WAL
ICAO Code KLAX KWAL
City Los Angeles Wallops Island
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/New_York
Elevation 128 ft 40 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 37.940000, -75.470000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Wallops Island (WAL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Wallops Flight Facility Airport (WAL) in Wallops Island, United States is 3,857 kilometers (2,397 miles / 2,083 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east northeast at a heading of 71°.

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 03:31 in Los Angeles, it's 06:31 in Wallops Island. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Wallops Island (WAL) 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 Wallops Flight Facility Airport (WAL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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