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MHV to HYS: distance & flight time
Mojave (Mojave Airport) → Hays (Hays Regional Airport)
1,073 mi
1,726 km · 932 nm
2h 48m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
1,073 miles nonstop takes roughly 2h 48m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MHV — Mojave Airport · Mojave, United States
- HYS — Hays Regional Airport · Hays, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near MHV
- EDW · Edwards Air Force Base19 mi away
- WJF · General WM J Fox Airfield22 mi away
- PMD · Palmdale Regional/USAF Plant 42 Airport30 mi away
- LAX · Los Angeles International Airport79 mi away
Near HYS
- RSL · Russell Municipal Airport25 mi away
- GBD · Great Bend Municipal Airport41 mi away
- DDC · Dodge City Regional Airport83 mi away
- PTT · Pratt Regional Airport84 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is MHV from HYS?
The flight distance from Mojave (MHV) to Hays (HYS) is 1,073 miles (1,726 km, 932 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MHV to HYS?
A nonstop flight takes about 2h 48m 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 MHV to HYS?
Nonstop service on MHV–HYS 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 2h 48m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Mojave and Hays?
Hays is 2 hours ahead of Mojave.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MHV to HYS?
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Why are some MHV to HYS fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain MHV–HYS 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.