LAX
Los Angeles
United States
725 km
450 miles
TUS
Tucson
United States
Distance
725 km
450 mi / 391 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
104°
east southeast

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LAX TUS
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Tucson International Airport
IATA Code LAX TUS
ICAO Code KLAX KTUS
City Los Angeles Tucson
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Phoenix
Elevation 128 ft 2,643 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 32.120000, -110.940000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Tucson (TUS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Tucson International Airport (TUS) in Tucson, United States is 725 kilometers (450 miles / 391 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east southeast at a heading of 104°.

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 02:52 in Los Angeles, it's 03:52 in Tucson.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,515 feet between the two airports. Tucson International Airport sits higher than Los Angeles International Airport.

The return flight from Tucson (TUS) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 288° (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 Tucson International Airport (TUS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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