Airport Comparison
| LAX | OAK | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Los Angeles International Airport | Metro Oakland International Airport |
| IATA Code | LAX | OAK |
| ICAO Code | KLAX | KOAK |
| City | Los Angeles | Oakland |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles | America/Los_Angeles |
| Elevation | 128 ft | 9 ft |
| Coordinates | 33.940000, -118.410000 | 37.720000, -122.220000 |
Los Angeles (LAX) to Oakland (OAK) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Metro Oakland International Airport (OAK) in Oakland, United States is 543 kilometers (337 miles / 293 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.
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.
Time zone information: When it's 03:04 in Los Angeles, it's 03:04 in Oakland.
The return flight from Oakland (OAK) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 140° (southeast). 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 Metro Oakland International Airport (OAK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.