The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Yellowstone Airport (WYS) in West Yellowstone, United States is 1,349 kilometers (838 miles / 728 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northeast at a heading of 25°.

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 15:33 in Los Angeles, it's 16:33 in West Yellowstone.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,521 feet between the two airports. Yellowstone 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 West Yellowstone (WYS) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 210° (south 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 Yellowstone Airport (WYS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.