FMS
Fort Madison
United States
2,498 km
1,552 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
2,498 km
1,552 mi / 1,349 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Chicago
Heading
261°
west

Airport Comparison

FMS LAX
Airport Name Fort Madison Municipal Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code FMS LAX
ICAO Code KFSW KLAX
City Fort Madison Los Angeles
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 722 ft 128 ft
Coordinates 40.660000, -91.330000 33.940000, -118.410000

Fort Madison (FMS) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fort Madison Municipal Airport (FMS) in Fort Madison, United States to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 2,498 kilometers (1,552 miles / 1,349 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

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 01:44 in Fort Madison, it's 23:44 in Los Angeles.

The return flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Fort Madison (FMS) follows a heading of 65° (east 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 Fort Madison Municipal Airport (FMS) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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