IOW
Iowa City
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
259°
west

Airport Comparison

IOW LAX
Airport Name Iowa City Municipal Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code IOW LAX
ICAO Code KIOW KLAX
City Iowa City Los Angeles
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 684 ft 128 ft
Coordinates 41.640000, -91.550000 33.940000, -118.410000

Iowa City (IOW) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Iowa City Municipal Airport (IOW) in Iowa City, 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 259°.

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 03:25 in Iowa City, it's 01:25 in Los Angeles.

The return flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Iowa City (IOW) follows a heading of 62° (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 Iowa City Municipal Airport (IOW) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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