# Distance from El Monte (EMT) to Los Angeles (LAX)

> 39 km · estimated flight time 1h · Regional route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 39 km / 24 mi / 21 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 1h
- **Heading**: 245° (west southwest)
- **Return heading**: 64° (east northeast)
- **Classification**: Regional
- **Type**: Domestic (United States)
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 19:02 in El Monte, it's 19:02 in Los Angeles)
- **Elevation difference**: 168 ft (LAX is lower than EMT)

## Airports

### [San Gabriel Valley Airport (EMT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/emt-el-monte-san-gabriel-valley-airport/1ef266df-19ef-637e-8461-06bb2780ed98)

- City: El Monte, United States
- ICAO: KEMT
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Coordinates: 34.090000, -118.030000
- Elevation: 296 ft

### [Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lax-los-angeles-los-angeles-international-airport/1ef266df-26e8-6fe4-87a1-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Los Angeles, United States
- ICAO: KLAX
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Coordinates: 33.940000, -118.410000
- Elevation: 128 ft

## Route notes

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

## Related

- [San Gabriel Valley Airport (EMT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/emt-el-monte-san-gabriel-valley-airport/1ef266df-19ef-637e-8461-06bb2780ed98)
- [Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lax-los-angeles-los-angeles-international-airport/1ef266df-26e8-6fe4-87a1-06bb2780ed98)
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