LAX
Los Angeles
United States
5,919 km
3,678 miles
LQM
Puerto Leguizamo
Colombia
Distance
5,919 km
3,678 mi / 3,196 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
121°
east southeast

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LAX LQM
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Caucaya Airport
IATA Code LAX LQM
ICAO Code KLAX SKLG
City Los Angeles Puerto Leguizamo
Country United States Colombia
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Bogota
Elevation 128 ft 573 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 -0.180000, -74.770000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Puerto Leguizamo (LQM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Caucaya Airport (LQM) in Puerto Leguizamo, Colombia is 5,919 kilometers (3,678 miles / 3,196 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east southeast at a heading of 121°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with Colombia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:20 in Los Angeles, it's 07:20 in Puerto Leguizamo. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Puerto Leguizamo (LQM) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 314° (northwest). 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 Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Caucaya Airport (LQM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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