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YLW to LRU: distance & flight time
Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) → Las Cruces (Las Cruces International Airport)
1,378 mi
2,217 km · 1,197 nm
3h 28m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
1,378 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 28m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- YLW — Kelowna International Airport · Kelowna, Canada
- 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 YLW
- YVE · Vernon Airport20 mi away
- YYF · Penticton Airport36 mi away
- YSN · Shuswap Regional Airport51 mi away
- YKA · Kamloops Airport70 mi away
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 YLW from LRU?
The flight distance from Kelowna (YLW) to Las Cruces (LRU) is 1,378 miles (2,217 km, 1,197 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from YLW to LRU?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 28m 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 Kelowna and Las Cruces?
Las Cruces is 1 hour ahead of Kelowna.
What is the cheapest way to fly from YLW to LRU?
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