IML
Imperial
United States
1,653 km
1,027 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
1,653 km
1,027 mi / 892 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Denver
Heading
249°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

IML LAX
Airport Name Imperial Municipal Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code IML LAX
ICAO Code KIML KLAX
City Imperial Los Angeles
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Denver America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 3,276 ft 128 ft
Coordinates 40.510000, -101.620000 33.940000, -118.410000

Imperial (IML) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Imperial Municipal Airport (IML) in Imperial, United States to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 1,653 kilometers (1,027 miles / 892 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west southwest at a heading of 249°.

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 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 04:09 in Imperial, it's 03:09 in Los Angeles.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,148 feet between the two airports. Los Angeles International Airport sits lower than Imperial Municipal Airport.

The return flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Imperial (IML) follows a heading of 59° (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 Imperial Municipal Airport (IML) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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