CRE
North Myrtle Beach
United States
3,641 km
2,262 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
3,641 km
2,262 mi / 1,966 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/New_York
Heading
282°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CRE LAX
Airport Name Grand Strand Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code CRE LAX
ICAO Code KCRE KLAX
City North Myrtle Beach Los Angeles
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 32 ft 128 ft
Coordinates 33.810000, -78.720000 33.940000, -118.410000

North Myrtle Beach (CRE) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grand Strand Airport (CRE) in North Myrtle Beach, United States to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 3,641 kilometers (2,262 miles / 1,966 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

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 3-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 04:59 in North Myrtle Beach, it's 01:59 in Los Angeles. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to North Myrtle Beach (CRE) follows a heading of 79° (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 Grand Strand Airport (CRE) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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