FCS
Fort Carson
United States
1,330 km
826 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
1,330 km
826 mi / 718 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Denver
Heading
251°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

FCS LAX
Airport Name Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code FCS LAX
ICAO Code KFCS KLAX
City Fort Carson Los Angeles
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Denver America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 5,874 ft 128 ft
Coordinates 38.680000, -104.760000 33.940000, -118.410000

Fort Carson (FCS) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) Airport (FCS) in Fort Carson, United States to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 1,330 kilometers (826 miles / 718 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west southwest at a heading of 251°.

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 03:57 in Fort Carson, it's 02:57 in Los Angeles.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,747 feet between the two airports. Los Angeles International Airport sits lower than Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Fort Carson (FCS) follows a heading of 63° (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 Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) Airport (FCS) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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