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PTK to WHP: distance & flight time
Pontiac (Oakland County International Airport) → Los Angeles (Whiteman Airport)
1,964 mi
3,161 km · 1,707 nm
4h 19m
estimated nonstop flight time
-3h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
1,964 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 19m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- PTK — Oakland County International Airport · Pontiac, United States
- WHP — Whiteman Airport · Los Angeles, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near PTK
Near WHP
- LAX · Los Angeles International Airport22 mi away
- BUR · Bob Hope Airport5 mi away
- VNY · Van Nuys Airport6 mi away
- SMO · Santa Monica Municipal Airport17 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is PTK from WHP?
The flight distance from Pontiac (PTK) to Los Angeles (WHP) is 1,964 miles (3,161 km, 1,707 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from PTK to WHP?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 19m 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 Pontiac and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Pontiac.
What is the cheapest way to fly from PTK to WHP?
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