Airport Comparison
| LAX | PAO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Los Angeles International Airport | Palo Alto Airport |
| IATA Code | LAX | PAO |
| ICAO Code | KLAX | KPAO |
| City | Los Angeles | Palo Alto |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles | America/Los_Angeles |
| Elevation | 128 ft | 7 ft |
| Coordinates | 33.940000, -118.410000 | 37.460000, -122.120000 |
Los Angeles (LAX) to Palo Alto (PAO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Palo Alto Airport (PAO) in Palo Alto, United States is 515 kilometers (320 miles / 278 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.
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 20:29 in Los Angeles, it's 20:29 in Palo Alto.
The return flight from Palo Alto (PAO) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 138° (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 Palo Alto Airport (PAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.