GUF
Gulf Shores
United States
2,912 km
1,810 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
2,912 km
1,810 mi / 1,573 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Chicago
Heading
286°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

GUF LAX
Airport Name Gulf Shores International/Jack Edwards Field Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code GUF LAX
ICAO Code KJKA KLAX
City Gulf Shores Los Angeles
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 17 ft 128 ft
Coordinates 30.290000, -87.670000 33.940000, -118.410000

Gulf Shores (GUF) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gulf Shores International/Jack Edwards Field (GUF) in Gulf Shores, United States to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 2,912 kilometers (1,810 miles / 1,573 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

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 18:49 in Gulf Shores, it's 16:49 in Los Angeles.

The return flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Gulf Shores (GUF) follows a heading of 89° (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 Gulf Shores International/Jack Edwards Field (GUF) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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