LAX
Los Angeles
United States
5,443 km
3,382 miles
SJU
San Juan
United States
Distance
5,443 km
3,382 mi / 2,939 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
95°
east

Airport Comparison

LAX SJU
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Luis Munoz Marin International Airport
IATA Code LAX SJU
ICAO Code KLAX TJSJ
City Los Angeles San Juan
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Puerto_Rico
Elevation 128 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 18.440000, -66.000000

Los Angeles (LAX) to San Juan (SJU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) in San Juan, United States is 5,443 kilometers (3,382 miles / 2,939 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east at a heading of 95°.

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 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 4-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 00:46 in Los Angeles, it's 04:46 in San Juan. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from San Juan (SJU) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 299° (west 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 Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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