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KLS to CNM: distance & flight time
Kelso (Southwest Washington Regional Airport) → Carlsbad (Cavern City Air Terminal)
1,372 mi
2,209 km · 1,193 nm
3h 27m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
1,372 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 27m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- KLS — Southwest Washington Regional Airport · Kelso, United States
- CNM — Cavern City Air Terminal · Carlsbad, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near KLS
- PDX · Portland International Airport39 mi away
- CLS · Chehalis Centralia Airport39 mi away
- HIO · Portland Hillsboro Airport40 mi away
- TTD · Portland Troutdale Airport46 mi away
Near CNM
- HOB · Lea County Regional Airport66 mi away
- ROW · Roswell International Air Center Airport68 mi away
- INK · Winkler County Airport73 mi away
- PEQ · Pecos Municipal Airport79 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is KLS from CNM?
The flight distance from Kelso (KLS) to Carlsbad (CNM) is 1,372 miles (2,209 km, 1,193 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from KLS to CNM?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 27m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Kelso and Carlsbad?
Carlsbad is 1 hour ahead of Kelso.
What is the cheapest way to fly from KLS to CNM?
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