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LAL to HOB: distance & flight time
Lakeland (Lakeland Linder International Airport) → Hobbs (Lea County Regional Airport)
1,303 mi
2,096 km · 1,132 nm
3h 18m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
1,303 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 18m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LAL — Lakeland Linder International Airport · Lakeland, United States
- HOB — Lea County Regional Airport · Hobbs, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near LAL
- TPA · Tampa International Airport31 mi away
- MCO · Orlando International Airport53 mi away
- BOW · Bartow Municipal Airport15 mi away
- GIF · Winter Haven Regional Airport - Gilbert Field17 mi away
Near HOB
- INK · Winkler County Airport63 mi away
- CNM · Cavern City Air Terminal66 mi away
- MAF · Midland International Airport78 mi away
- ROW · Roswell International Air Center Airport87 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LAL from HOB?
The flight distance from Lakeland (LAL) to Hobbs (HOB) is 1,303 miles (2,096 km, 1,132 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LAL to HOB?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 18m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from LAL to HOB?
Nonstop service on LAL–HOB depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 3h 18m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Lakeland and Hobbs?
Hobbs is 2 hours behind Lakeland.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LAL to HOB?
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Why are some LAL to HOB fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain LAL–HOB tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.