LAX
Los Angeles
United States
1,068 km
664 miles
VEL
Vernal
United States
Distance
1,068 km
664 mi / 577 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
45°
northeast

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LAX VEL
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Vernal Regional Airport
IATA Code LAX VEL
ICAO Code KLAX KVEL
City Los Angeles Vernal
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Denver
Elevation 128 ft 5,274 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 40.440000, -109.510000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Vernal (VEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Vernal Regional Airport (VEL) in Vernal, United States is 1,068 kilometers (664 miles / 577 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

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 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 02:53 in Los Angeles, it's 03:53 in Vernal.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,146 feet between the two airports. Vernal Regional Airport sits higher than Los Angeles International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Vernal (VEL) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 230° (southwest). 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 Vernal Regional Airport (VEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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