Airport Comparison
| LAM | LAX | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Los Alamos Airport | Los Angeles International Airport |
| IATA Code | LAM | LAX |
| ICAO Code | KLAM | KLAX |
| City | Los Alamos | Los Angeles |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Denver | America/Los_Angeles |
| Elevation | 7,171 ft | 128 ft |
| Coordinates | 35.880000, -106.270000 | 33.940000, -118.410000 |
Los Alamos (LAM) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Los Alamos Airport (LAM) in Los Alamos, United States to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 1,127 kilometers (700 miles / 609 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west at a heading of 262°.
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 03:08 in Los Alamos, it's 02:08 in Los Angeles.
There is a significant elevation difference of 7,043 feet between the two airports. Los Angeles International Airport sits lower than Los Alamos Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Los Alamos (LAM) follows a heading of 76° (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 Los Alamos Airport (LAM) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.