Airport Comparison
| LAX | RTN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Los Angeles International Airport | Raton Municipal/Crews Field |
| IATA Code | LAX | RTN |
| ICAO Code | KLAX | KRTN |
| City | Los Angeles | Raton |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles | America/Denver |
| Elevation | 128 ft | 6,352 ft |
| Coordinates | 33.940000, -118.410000 | 36.740000, -104.500000 |
Los Angeles (LAX) to Raton (RTN) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Raton Municipal/Crews Field (RTN) in Raton, United States is 1,298 kilometers (807 miles / 701 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.
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 07:56 in Los Angeles, it's 08:56 in Raton.
There is a significant elevation difference of 6,225 feet between the two airports. Raton Municipal/Crews Field sits higher than Los Angeles International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Raton (RTN) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 260° (west). 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 Raton Municipal/Crews Field (RTN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.