Airport Comparison
| LAX | SAF | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Los Angeles International Airport | Santa Fe Regional Airport |
| IATA Code | LAX | SAF |
| ICAO Code | KLAX | KSAF |
| City | Los Angeles | Santa Fe |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles | America/Denver |
| Elevation | 128 ft | 6,349 ft |
| Coordinates | 33.940000, -118.410000 | 35.600000, -106.100000 |
Los Angeles (LAX) to Santa Fe (SAF) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Santa Fe Regional Airport (SAF) in Santa Fe, United States is 1,139 kilometers (708 miles / 615 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.
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 15:41 in Los Angeles, it's 16:41 in Santa Fe.
There is a significant elevation difference of 6,221 feet between the two airports. Santa Fe Regional Airport 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 Santa Fe (SAF) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 264° (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 Santa Fe Regional Airport (SAF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.