LAX
Los Angeles
United States
1,529 km
950 miles
STK
Sterling
United States
Distance
1,529 km
950 mi / 826 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
57°
east northeast

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LAX STK
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Sterling Municipal Airport
IATA Code LAX STK
ICAO Code KLAX KSTK
City Los Angeles Sterling
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Denver
Elevation 128 ft 4,038 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 40.610000, -103.260000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Sterling (STK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Sterling Municipal Airport (STK) in Sterling, United States is 1,529 kilometers (950 miles / 826 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 02:52 in Los Angeles, it's 03:52 in Sterling.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,910 feet between the two airports. Sterling Municipal Airport sits higher than Los Angeles International Airport.

The return flight from Sterling (STK) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 246° (west southwest). 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 Sterling Municipal Airport (STK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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