FSD
Sioux Falls
United States
2,154 km
1,338 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
2,154 km
1,338 mi / 1,163 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Chicago
Heading
247°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

FSD LAX
Airport Name Joe Foss Field Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code FSD LAX
ICAO Code KFSD KLAX
City Sioux Falls Los Angeles
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,430 ft 128 ft
Coordinates 43.580000, -96.740000 33.940000, -118.410000

Sioux Falls (FSD) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Joe Foss Field (FSD) in Sioux Falls, United States to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 2,154 kilometers (1,338 miles / 1,163 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west southwest at a heading of 247°.

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 05:36 in Sioux Falls, it's 03:36 in Los Angeles.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,302 feet between the two airports. Los Angeles International Airport sits lower than Joe Foss Field.

The return flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Sioux Falls (FSD) follows a heading of 54° (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 Joe Foss Field (FSD) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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