LAX
Los Angeles
United States
1,783 km
1,108 miles
YLW
Kelowna
Canada
Distance
1,783 km
1,108 mi / 963 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
358°
north

Airport Comparison

LAX YLW
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Kelowna Airport
IATA Code LAX YLW
ICAO Code KLAX CYLW
City Los Angeles Kelowna
Country United States Canada
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Vancouver
Elevation 128 ft 1,409 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 49.960000, -119.380000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Kelowna (YLW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Kelowna Airport (YLW) in Kelowna, Canada is 1,783 kilometers (1,108 miles / 963 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north at a heading of 358°.

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 an international route connecting United States with Canada. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:41 in Los Angeles, it's 18:41 in Kelowna.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,281 feet between the two airports. Kelowna Airport sits higher than Los Angeles International Airport.

The return flight from Kelowna (YLW) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 177° (south). 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 Kelowna Airport (YLW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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