# Distance from Golfito (GLF) to Los Angeles (LAX)

> 4,567 km · estimated flight time 6h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 4,567 km / 2,838 mi / 2,466 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 6h
- **Heading**: 313° (northwest)
- **Return heading**: 120° (east southeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Costa Rica) → United States
- **Time difference**: -1h (When it's 19:45 in Golfito, it's 18:45 in Los Angeles)
- **Elevation difference**: 79 ft (LAX is higher than GLF)

## Airports

### [Golfito Airport (GLF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/glf-golfito-golfito-airport/1ef266df-65cc-606c-81e6-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Golfito, Costa Rica
- ICAO: MRGF
- Timezone: America/Costa_Rica
- Coordinates: 8.650000, -83.180000
- Elevation: 49 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 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.

Time-zone information: When it's 19:45 in Golfito, it's 18:45 in Los Angeles.

## Related

- [Golfito Airport (GLF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/glf-golfito-golfito-airport/1ef266df-65cc-606c-81e6-06bb2780ed98)
- [Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lax-los-angeles-los-angeles-international-airport/1ef266df-26e8-6fe4-87a1-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)