LAX
Los Angeles
United States
3,131 km
1,945 miles
TYS
Knoxville
United States
Distance
3,131 km
1,945 mi / 1,690 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
76°
east northeast

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LAX TYS
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Mc Ghee Tyson Airport
IATA Code LAX TYS
ICAO Code KLAX KTYS
City Los Angeles Knoxville
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/New_York
Elevation 128 ft 986 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 35.810000, -83.990000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Knoxville (TYS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Mc Ghee Tyson Airport (TYS) in Knoxville, United States is 3,131 kilometers (1,945 miles / 1,690 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

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 3-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 23:28 in Los Angeles, it's 02:28 in Knoxville. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Knoxville (TYS) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 276° (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 Mc Ghee Tyson Airport (TYS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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