LAX
Los Angeles
United States
4,520 km
2,808 miles
NBW
Guantanamo Bay Naval Station
Cuba
Distance
4,520 km
2,808 mi / 2,440 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
99°
east

Airport Comparison

LAX NBW
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Leeward Point Field
IATA Code LAX NBW
ICAO Code KLAX MUGM
City Los Angeles Guantanamo Bay Naval Station
Country United States Cuba
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Havana
Elevation 128 ft 56 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 19.910000, -75.210000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Guantanamo Bay Naval Station (NBW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Leeward Point Field (NBW) in Guantanamo Bay Naval Station, Cuba is 4,520 kilometers (2,808 miles / 2,440 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east at a heading of 99°.

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 States with Cuba. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:52 in Los Angeles, it's 05:52 in Guantanamo Bay Naval Station. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Guantanamo Bay Naval Station (NBW) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 299° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Leeward Point Field (NBW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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