LAX
Los Angeles
United States
2,393 km
1,487 miles
LZC
Lazaro Cardenas
Mexico
Distance
2,393 km
1,487 mi / 1,292 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
134°
southeast

Airport Comparison

LAX LZC
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Lazaro Cardenas Airport
IATA Code LAX LZC
ICAO Code KLAX MMLC
City Los Angeles Lazaro Cardenas
Country United States Mexico
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Mexico_City
Elevation 128 ft 39 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 18.000000, -102.220000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Lazaro Cardenas (LZC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Lazaro Cardenas Airport (LZC) in Lazaro Cardenas, Mexico is 2,393 kilometers (1,487 miles / 1,292 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying southeast at a heading of 134°.

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 an international route connecting United States with Mexico. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:31 in Los Angeles, it's 01:31 in Lazaro Cardenas.

The return flight from Lazaro Cardenas (LZC) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 321° (northwest). 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 Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Lazaro Cardenas Airport (LZC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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