The flight distance from Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport (GWS) in Glenwood Springs, United States to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 1,166 kilometers (724 miles / 629 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west southwest at a heading of 241°.

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 23:17 in Glenwood Springs, it's 22:17 in Los Angeles.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,788 feet between the two airports. Los Angeles International Airport sits lower than Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Glenwood Springs (GWS) follows a heading of 55° (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 Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport (GWS) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.