Airport Comparison
| CYS | LAX | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Cheyenne Regional/Jerry Olson Field | Los Angeles International Airport |
| IATA Code | CYS | LAX |
| ICAO Code | KCYS | KLAX |
| City | Cheyenne | Los Angeles |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Denver | America/Los_Angeles |
| Elevation | 6,160 ft | 128 ft |
| Coordinates | 41.160000, -104.810000 | 33.940000, -118.410000 |
Cheyenne (CYS) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Cheyenne Regional/Jerry Olson Field (CYS) in Cheyenne, United States to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 1,440 kilometers (895 miles / 778 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west southwest at a heading of 241°.
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 02:04 in Cheyenne, it's 01:04 in Los Angeles.
There is a significant elevation difference of 6,032 feet between the two airports. Los Angeles International Airport sits lower than Cheyenne Regional/Jerry Olson Field. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Cheyenne (CYS) follows a heading of 52° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Cheyenne Regional/Jerry Olson Field (CYS) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.