The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Truckee-Tahoe Airport (TKF) in Truckee, United States is 618 kilometers (384 miles / 334 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

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 15:41 in Los Angeles, it's 15:41 in Truckee.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,777 feet between the two airports. Truckee-Tahoe 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 Truckee (TKF) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 165° (south 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 Truckee-Tahoe Airport (TKF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.