Airport Comparison
| AFF | LAX | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Davis Field (Usaf Academy Field) Airport | Los Angeles International Airport |
| IATA Code | AFF | LAX |
| ICAO Code | KAFF | KLAX |
| City | Colorado Springs | Los Angeles |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Denver | America/Los_Angeles |
| Elevation | 6,576 ft | 128 ft |
| Coordinates | 39.000000, -104.800000 | 33.940000, -118.410000 |
Colorado Springs (AFF) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Davis Field (Usaf Academy Field) Airport (AFF) in Colorado Springs, United States to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 1,339 kilometers (832 miles / 723 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west southwest at a heading of 249°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.
Time zone information: When it's 07:15 in Colorado Springs, it's 06:15 in Los Angeles.
There is a significant elevation difference of 6,448 feet between the two airports. Los Angeles International Airport sits lower than Davis Field (Usaf Academy Field) Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Colorado Springs (AFF) follows a heading of 61° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Davis Field (Usaf Academy Field) Airport (AFF) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.