Airport Comparison
| LAX | SAD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Los Angeles International Airport | Safford Regional Airport |
| IATA Code | LAX | SAD |
| ICAO Code | KLAX | KSAD |
| City | Los Angeles | Safford |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles | America/Phoenix |
| Elevation | 128 ft | 3,178 ft |
| Coordinates | 33.940000, -118.410000 | 32.850000, -109.640000 |
Los Angeles (LAX) to Safford (SAD) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Safford Regional Airport (SAD) in Safford, United States is 823 kilometers (511 miles / 444 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east at a heading of 96°.
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 23:16 in Los Angeles, it's 00:16 in Safford.
There is a significant elevation difference of 3,051 feet between the two airports. Safford Regional Airport sits higher than Los Angeles International Airport.
The return flight from Safford (SAD) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 281° (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 Safford Regional Airport (SAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.