LAX
Los Angeles
United States
2,077 km
1,291 miles
YKN
Yankton
United States
Distance
2,077 km
1,291 mi / 1,122 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
55°
northeast

Airport Comparison

LAX YKN
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Chan Gurney Municipal Airport
IATA Code LAX YKN
ICAO Code KLAX KYKN
City Los Angeles Yankton
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Chicago
Elevation 128 ft 1,306 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 42.920000, -97.390000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Yankton (YKN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Chan Gurney Municipal Airport (YKN) in Yankton, United States is 2,077 kilometers (1,291 miles / 1,122 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 23:47 in Los Angeles, it's 01:47 in Yankton.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,178 feet between the two airports. Chan Gurney Municipal Airport sits higher than Los Angeles International Airport.

The return flight from Yankton (YKN) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 248° (west southwest). 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 Chan Gurney Municipal Airport (YKN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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