LAM
Los Alamos
United States
1,127 km
700 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
1,127 km
700 mi / 609 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Denver
Heading
262°
west

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Airport Comparison

LAM LAX
Airport Name Los Alamos Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code LAM LAX
ICAO Code KLAM KLAX
City Los Alamos Los Angeles
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Denver America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 7,171 ft 128 ft
Coordinates 35.880000, -106.270000 33.940000, -118.410000

Los Alamos (LAM) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Alamos Airport (LAM) in Los Alamos, United States to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 1,127 kilometers (700 miles / 609 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west at a heading of 262°.

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 16:42 in Los Alamos, it's 15:42 in Los Angeles.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,043 feet between the two airports. Los Angeles International Airport sits lower than Los Alamos Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Los Alamos (LAM) follows a heading of 76° (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 Los Alamos Airport (LAM) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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