Airport Comparison
| ALM | LAX | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Alamogordo-White Sands Regional Airport | Los Angeles International Airport |
| IATA Code | ALM | LAX |
| ICAO Code | KALM | KLAX |
| City | Alamogordo | Los Angeles |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Denver | America/Los_Angeles |
| Elevation | 4,200 ft | 128 ft |
| Coordinates | 32.840000, -105.990000 | 33.940000, -118.410000 |
Alamogordo (ALM) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Alamogordo-White Sands Regional Airport (ALM) in Alamogordo, United States to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 1,159 kilometers (720 miles / 626 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west at a heading of 279°.
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 22:46 in Alamogordo, it's 21:46 in Los Angeles.
There is a significant elevation difference of 4,072 feet between the two airports. Los Angeles International Airport sits lower than Alamogordo-White Sands Regional Airport.
The return flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Alamogordo (ALM) follows a heading of 93° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Alamogordo-White Sands Regional Airport (ALM) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.