LAX
Los Angeles
United States
3,552 km
2,207 miles
SOP
Pinehurst/Southern Pines
United States
Distance
3,552 km
2,207 mi / 1,918 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
76°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

LAX SOP
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Moore County Airport
IATA Code LAX SOP
ICAO Code KLAX KSOP
City Los Angeles Pinehurst/Southern Pines
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/New_York
Elevation 128 ft 459 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 35.240000, -79.390000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Pinehurst/Southern Pines (SOP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Moore County Airport (SOP) in Pinehurst/Southern Pines, United States is 3,552 kilometers (2,207 miles / 1,918 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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 3-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 02:28 in Los Angeles, it's 05:28 in Pinehurst/Southern Pines. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Pinehurst/Southern Pines (SOP) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 279° (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 Moore County Airport (SOP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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