KWA
Kwajalein
Marshall Islands
8,283 km
5,147 miles
LAS
Las Vegas
United States
Distance
8,283 km
5,147 mi / 4,473 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Kwajalein
Heading
55°
northeast

Airport Comparison

KWA LAS
Airport Name Bucholz Army Air Field(Kwajalein Kmr)(Atoll) Airport Harry Reid International Airport
IATA Code KWA LAS
ICAO Code PKWA KLAS
City Kwajalein Las Vegas
Country Marshall Islands United States
Timezone Pacific/Kwajalein America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 16 ft 2,181 ft
Coordinates 8.720000, 167.730000 36.080000, -115.150000

Kwajalein (KWA) to Las Vegas (LAS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bucholz Army Air Field(Kwajalein Kmr)(Atoll) Airport (KWA) in Kwajalein, Marshall Islands to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas, United States is 8,283 kilometers (5,147 miles / 4,473 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 Marshall Islands with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:50 in Kwajalein, it's 21:50 in Las Vegas. With a 20-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,165 feet between the two airports. Harry Reid International Airport sits higher than Bucholz Army Air Field(Kwajalein Kmr)(Atoll) Airport.

The return flight from Las Vegas (LAS) to Kwajalein (KWA) follows a heading of 270° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bucholz Army Air Field(Kwajalein Kmr)(Atoll) Airport (KWA) and Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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