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OAJ to LRU: distance & flight time
Jacksonville NC (Albert J Ellis Airport) → Las Cruces (Las Cruces International Airport)
1,691 mi
2,721 km · 1,469 nm
3h 47m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
1,691 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 47m 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
- LRU — Las Cruces International Airport · Las Cruces, 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 LRU
- WSD · Condron Army Air Field31 mi away
- BIF · Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss)44 mi away
- ELP · El Paso International Airport46 mi away
- DMN · Deming Municipal Airport47 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is OAJ from LRU?
The flight distance from Jacksonville NC (OAJ) to Las Cruces (LRU) is 1,691 miles (2,721 km, 1,469 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from OAJ to LRU?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 47m 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 Las Cruces?
Las Cruces is 2 hours behind Jacksonville NC.
What is the cheapest way to fly from OAJ to LRU?
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