CUS
Columbus
United States
1,033 km
642 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
1,033 km
642 mi / 558 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Denver
Heading
286°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CUS LAX
Airport Name Columbus Municipal Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code CUS LAX
ICAO Code 0NM0 KLAX
City Columbus Los Angeles
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Denver America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 4,024 ft 128 ft
Coordinates 31.820000, -107.630000 33.940000, -118.410000

Columbus (CUS) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Columbus Municipal Airport (CUS) in Columbus, United States to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 1,033 kilometers (642 miles / 558 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

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 02:21 in Columbus, it's 01:21 in Los Angeles.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,896 feet between the two airports. Los Angeles International Airport sits lower than Columbus Municipal Airport.

The return flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Columbus (CUS) follows a heading of 100° (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 Columbus Municipal Airport (CUS) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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