Airport Comparison
| LAX | VLE | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Los Angeles International Airport | Valle Airport |
| IATA Code | LAX | VLE |
| ICAO Code | KLAX | K40G |
| City | Los Angeles | Grand Canyon |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles | America/Phoenix |
| Elevation | 128 ft | 5,999 ft |
| Coordinates | 33.940000, -118.410000 | 35.650000, -112.150000 |
Los Angeles (LAX) to Grand Canyon (VLE) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Valle Airport (VLE) in Grand Canyon, United States is 602 kilometers (374 miles / 325 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.
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 02:44 in Los Angeles, it's 03:44 in Grand Canyon.
There is a significant elevation difference of 5,871 feet between the two airports. Valle 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 Grand Canyon (VLE) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 253° (west southwest). 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 Valle Airport (VLE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.