AZA
Phoenix
United States
629 km
391 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
629 km
391 mi / 340 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Phoenix
Heading
278°
west

Airport Comparison

AZA LAX
Airport Name Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code AZA LAX
ICAO Code KIWA KLAX
City Phoenix Los Angeles
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Phoenix America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,384 ft 128 ft
Coordinates 33.310000, -111.660000 33.940000, -118.410000

Phoenix (AZA) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) in Phoenix, United States to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 629 kilometers (391 miles / 340 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

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 21:34 in Phoenix, it's 20:34 in Los Angeles.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,256 feet between the two airports. Los Angeles International Airport sits lower than Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport.

The return flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Phoenix (AZA) follows a heading of 95° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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