LAX
Los Angeles
United States
4,520 km
2,809 miles
PMZ
Palmar Sur
Costa Rica
Distance
4,520 km
2,809 mi / 2,441 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
120°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

LAX PMZ
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Palmar Sur Airport
IATA Code LAX PMZ
ICAO Code KLAX MRPM
City Los Angeles Palmar Sur
Country United States Costa Rica
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 128 ft 49 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 8.950000, -83.470000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Palmar Sur (PMZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Palmar Sur Airport (PMZ) in Palmar Sur, Costa Rica is 4,520 kilometers (2,809 miles / 2,441 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east southeast at a heading of 120°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:35 in Los Angeles, it's 16:35 in Palmar Sur.

The return flight from Palmar Sur (PMZ) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 313° (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 Palmar Sur Airport (PMZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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