LAX
Los Angeles
United States
515 km
320 miles
PAO
Palo Alto
United States
Distance
515 km
320 mi / 278 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
321°
northwest

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.

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