Airport Comparison
| JAN | LAX | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport | Los Angeles International Airport |
| IATA Code | JAN | LAX |
| ICAO Code | KJAN | KLAX |
| City | Jackson | Los Angeles |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Chicago | America/Los_Angeles |
| Elevation | 346 ft | 128 ft |
| Coordinates | 32.310000, -90.080000 | 33.940000, -118.410000 |
Jackson (JAN) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) in Jackson, United States to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 2,636 kilometers (1,638 miles / 1,423 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.
This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.
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 2-hour time difference between the two cities.
Time zone information: When it's 17:01 in Jackson, it's 15:01 in Los Angeles.
The return flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Jackson (JAN) follows a heading of 86° (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 Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.