CYW
Celaya
Mexico
2,278 km
1,415 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
2,278 km
1,415 mi / 1,230 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
314°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CYW LAX
Airport Name Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code CYW LAX
ICAO Code MMCY KLAX
City Celaya Los Angeles
Country Mexico United States
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 5,709 ft 128 ft
Coordinates 20.550000, -100.890000 33.940000, -118.410000

Celaya (CYW) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport (CYW) in Celaya, Mexico to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 2,278 kilometers (1,415 miles / 1,230 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 an international route connecting Mexico with United States. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:30 in Celaya, it's 05:30 in Los Angeles.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,581 feet between the two airports. Los Angeles International Airport sits lower than Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Celaya (CYW) follows a heading of 126° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport (CYW) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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