LAX
Los Angeles
United States
2,805 km
1,743 miles
PWK
Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling
United States
Distance
2,805 km
1,743 mi / 1,514 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
62°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

LAX PWK
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Chicago Executive Airport
IATA Code LAX PWK
ICAO Code KLAX KPWK
City Los Angeles Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Chicago
Elevation 128 ft 647 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 42.100000, -87.900000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling (PWK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) in Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling, United States is 2,805 kilometers (1,743 miles / 1,514 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

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 01:14 in Los Angeles, it's 03:14 in Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling.

The return flight from Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling (PWK) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 261° (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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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