COU
Columbia
United States
2,398 km
1,490 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
2,398 km
1,490 mi / 1,295 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Chicago
Heading
265°
west

Airport Comparison

COU LAX
Airport Name Columbia Regional Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code COU LAX
ICAO Code KCOU KLAX
City Columbia Los Angeles
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 889 ft 128 ft
Coordinates 38.820000, -92.220000 33.940000, -118.410000

Columbia (COU) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) in Columbia, United States to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 2,398 kilometers (1,490 miles / 1,295 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west at a heading of 265°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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 2-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 04:21 in Columbia, it's 02:21 in Los Angeles.

The return flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Columbia (COU) follows a heading of 69° (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 Columbia Regional Airport (COU) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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