LAX
Los Angeles
United States
4,373 km
2,717 miles
ZSA
San Salvador
Bahamas
Distance
4,373 km
2,717 mi / 2,361 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
93°
east

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LAX ZSA
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport San Salvador Airport
IATA Code LAX ZSA
ICAO Code KLAX MYSM
City Los Angeles San Salvador
Country United States Bahamas
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Nassau
Elevation 128 ft 24 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 24.060000, -74.520000

Los Angeles (LAX) to San Salvador (ZSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to San Salvador Airport (ZSA) in San Salvador, Bahamas is 4,373 kilometers (2,717 miles / 2,361 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east at a heading of 93°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:54 in Los Angeles, it's 02:54 in San Salvador. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from San Salvador (ZSA) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 295° (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 San Salvador Airport (ZSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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