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OAJ to HOB: distance & flight time
Jacksonville NC (Albert J Ellis Airport) → Hobbs (Lea County Regional Airport)
1,474 mi
2,373 km · 1,281 nm
3h 40m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
1,474 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 40m 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
- OAJ — Albert J Ellis Airport · Jacksonville NC, 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 OAJ
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 OAJ from HOB?
The flight distance from Jacksonville NC (OAJ) to Hobbs (HOB) is 1,474 miles (2,373 km, 1,281 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from OAJ to HOB?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 40m 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 Jacksonville NC and Hobbs?
Hobbs is 2 hours behind Jacksonville NC.
What is the cheapest way to fly from OAJ to HOB?
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