BIS
Bismarck
United States
2,058 km
1,279 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
2,058 km
1,279 mi / 1,111 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Chicago
Heading
232°
southwest

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BIS LAX
Airport Name Bismarck Municipal Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code BIS LAX
ICAO Code KBIS KLAX
City Bismarck Los Angeles
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,661 ft 128 ft
Coordinates 46.770000, -100.750000 33.940000, -118.410000

Bismarck (BIS) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) in Bismarck, United States to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 2,058 kilometers (1,279 miles / 1,111 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southwest at a heading of 232°.

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 16:43 in Bismarck, it's 14:43 in Los Angeles.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,534 feet between the two airports. Los Angeles International Airport sits lower than Bismarck Municipal Airport.

The return flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Bismarck (BIS) follows a heading of 41° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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