ABQ to LAS: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) is 781 km (485 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 30m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (LAS to ABQ).
How far is it from Albuquerque to Las Vegas?
The great-circle distance between Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) and Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) is 781 km (485 mi, 422 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from ABQ to LAS?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 30m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. LAS is roughly west of ABQ.
How is the ABQ to LAS route written in code?
The pair is written ABQ-LAS in IATA codes and KABQ-KLAS in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Albuquerque International Sunport is ABQ (KABQ), Harry Reid International Airport is LAS (KLAS).
| ABQ | LAS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Albuquerque International Sunport | Harry Reid International Airport |
| ICAO code | KABQ | KLAS |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 5,355 ft | 2,181 ft |
| Rank by connections | #362 | #47 |
Both ICAO codes start with K, the prefix ICAO assigns to the contiguous United States, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
LAS sits 3,174 ft (967 m) lower than ABQ, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying ABQ to LAS
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN | Southwest Airlines | SWA | Southwest | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: FL.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Albuquerque from Las Vegas?
Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) and Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) are 781 km (485 mi, 422 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from ABQ to LAS?
A typical nonstop flight between ABQ and LAS takes about 1h 30m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LAS from ABQ?
Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) lies roughly west of Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ).
Which airlines fly ABQ to LAS?
1 airline appear on the ABQ-LAS route in the open dataset, including Southwest Airlines.
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