ILY
Port Ellen
United Kingdom
8,168 km
5,075 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
8,168 km
5,075 mi / 4,410 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/London
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ILY LAX
Airport Name Islay Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code ILY LAX
ICAO Code EGPI KLAX
City Port Ellen Los Angeles
Country United Kingdom United States
Timezone Europe/London America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 56 ft 128 ft
Coordinates 55.680000, -6.260000 33.940000, -118.410000

Port Ellen (ILY) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Islay Airport (ILY) in Port Ellen, United Kingdom to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 8,168 kilometers (5,075 miles / 4,410 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United Kingdom with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:00 in Port Ellen, it's 23:00 in Los Angeles. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Port Ellen (ILY) follows a heading of 33° (north 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 Islay Airport (ILY) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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