LAX
Los Angeles
United States
4,326 km
2,688 miles
SML
Stella Maris
Bahamas
Distance
4,326 km
2,688 mi / 2,336 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
94°
east

Airport Comparison

LAX SML
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Stella Maris Airport
IATA Code LAX SML
ICAO Code KLAX MYLS
City Los Angeles Stella Maris
Country United States Bahamas
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Nassau
Elevation 128 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 23.580000, -75.270000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Stella Maris (SML) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Stella Maris Airport (SML) in Stella Maris, Bahamas is 4,326 kilometers (2,688 miles / 2,336 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east at a heading of 94°.

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 Bahamas. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:18 in Los Angeles, it's 02:18 in Stella Maris. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Stella Maris (SML) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 295° (west 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 Stella Maris Airport (SML) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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