Airport Comparison
| LAX | MEV | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Los Angeles International Airport | Minden-Tahoe Airport |
| IATA Code | LAX | MEV |
| ICAO Code | KLAX | KMEV |
| City | Los Angeles | Minden |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles | America/Los_Angeles |
| Elevation | 128 ft | 4,724 ft |
| Coordinates | 33.940000, -118.410000 | 39.000000, -119.750000 |
Los Angeles (LAX) to Minden (MEV) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Minden-Tahoe Airport (MEV) in Minden, United States is 575 kilometers (357 miles / 311 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north northwest at a heading of 348°.
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.
Time zone information: When it's 01:18 in Los Angeles, it's 01:18 in Minden.
There is a significant elevation difference of 4,596 feet between the two airports. Minden-Tahoe Airport sits higher than Los Angeles International Airport.
The return flight from Minden (MEV) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 168° (south southeast). 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 Minden-Tahoe Airport (MEV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.