The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Sierra Blanca Regional Airport (RUI) in Ruidoso, United States is 1,192 kilometers (741 miles / 644 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east at a heading of 89°.

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. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 02:02 in Los Angeles, it's 03:02 in Ruidoso.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,686 feet between the two airports. Sierra Blanca Regional Airport sits higher than Los Angeles International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Ruidoso (RUI) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 276° (west). 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 Sierra Blanca Regional Airport (RUI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.