BAI
Punta Arenas
Costa Rica
4,516 km
2,806 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
4,516 km
2,806 mi / 2,438 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BAI LAX
Airport Name Buenos Aires Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code BAI LAX
ICAO Code MRBA KLAX
City Punta Arenas Los Angeles
Country Costa Rica United States
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,214 ft 128 ft
Coordinates 9.160000, -83.330000 33.940000, -118.410000

Punta Arenas (BAI) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buenos Aires Airport (BAI) in Punta Arenas, Costa Rica to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 4,516 kilometers (2,806 miles / 2,438 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Costa Rica with United States. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:37 in Punta Arenas, it's 21:37 in Los Angeles.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,086 feet between the two airports. Los Angeles International Airport sits lower than Buenos Aires Airport.

The return flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Punta Arenas (BAI) follows a heading of 119° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Buenos Aires Airport (BAI) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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