Airport Comparison
| GUC | LAX | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport | Los Angeles International Airport |
| IATA Code | GUC | LAX |
| ICAO Code | KGUC | KLAX |
| City | Gunnison | Los Angeles |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Denver | America/Los_Angeles |
| Elevation | 7,680 ft | 128 ft |
| Coordinates | 38.530000, -106.930000 | 33.940000, -118.410000 |
Gunnison (GUC) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport (GUC) in Gunnison, United States to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 1,148 kilometers (713 miles / 620 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west southwest at a heading of 247°.
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 02:19 in Gunnison, it's 01:19 in Los Angeles.
There is a significant elevation difference of 7,552 feet between the two airports. Los Angeles International Airport sits lower than Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Gunnison (GUC) follows a heading of 60° (east 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 Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport (GUC) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.