LAX
Los Angeles
United States
3,406 km
2,116 miles
TQO
Tulum
Mexico
Distance
3,406 km
2,116 mi / 1,839 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
109°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

LAX TQO
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport
IATA Code LAX TQO
ICAO Code KLAX MMTU
City Los Angeles Tulum
Country United States Mexico
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Cancun
Elevation 128 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 20.230000, -87.430000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Tulum (TQO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport (TQO) in Tulum, Mexico is 3,406 kilometers (2,116 miles / 1,839 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east southeast at a heading of 109°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:09 in Los Angeles, it's 05:09 in Tulum. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Tulum (TQO) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 303° (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 Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport (TQO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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