Airport Comparison
| 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.