LAX
Los Angeles International Airport
Los Angeles · United StatesICAO KLAX
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is an airport serving Los Angeles, United States, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 33° 56' 33.0" N, 118° 24' 28.8" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 125 feet (38 meters) above sea level. With 148 direct destinations served by 65 airlines, it is a major international hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/Los_Angeles (GMT-7).
Destinations
148
Airlines
65
Elevation ft
125/ 38m
America/Los Angeles
GMT-7
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Airport Details
IATA Code
LAX
ICAO Code
KLAX
City
Los Angeles
Country
United States
Elevation
125 ft
Local Time
09:26 AM (GMT-7)
Coordinates
Latitude:33.9425°
Longitude:-118.4080°
Popular Routes from LAX
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LHR | London, United Kingdom | 5,456 mi | 11h 10m | long-haul | 1317 kg | View |
| ATL | Atlanta, United States | 1,946 mi | 4h 21m | medium-haul | 489 kg | View |
| LAS | Las Vegas, United States | 236 mi | 0h 57m | short-haul | 97 kg | View |
| MSY | New Orleans, United States | 1,670 mi | 3h 50m | medium-haul | 419 kg | View |
| NRT | Tokyo, Japan | 5,451 mi | 11h 9m | long-haul | 1316 kg | View |
| JFK | New York, United States | 2,475 mi | 5h 21m | medium-haul | 597 kg | View |
| OGG | Kahului, United States | 2,485 mi | 5h 32m | long-haul | 600 kg | View |
| BOS | Boston, United States | 2,611 mi | 5h 47m | long-haul | 630 kg | View |
| DEN | Denver, United States | 862 mi | 2h 8m | short-haul | 354 kg | View |
| GDL | Guadalajara, Mexico | 1,307 mi | 3h 9m | medium-haul | 328 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at LAX
65 active airlines serving Los Angeles International Airport.
AeroMéxico
AMMexico
Aeroflot Russian Airlines
SURussia
Air Berlin
ABGermany
Air Canada
ACCanada
Air China
CAChina
Air France
AFFrance
Air India Limited
AIIndia
Air New Zealand
NZNew Zealand
Air Pacific
FJFiji
Air Tahiti Nui
TNFrance
AirTran Airways
FLUnited States
Alaska Airlines
ASALASKA
Alitalia
AZItaly
All Nippon Airways
NHJapan
Allegiant Air
G4United States
American Airlines
AAUnited States
Asiana Airlines
OZRepublic of Korea
Avianca - Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia
AVAVIANCA
Boutique Air (Priv)
4BUnited States
British Airways
BAUnited Kingdom
Cathay Pacific
CXHong Kong SAR of China
China Airlines
CITaiwan
China Eastern Airlines
MUChina
China Southern Airlines
CZChina
Copa Airlines
CMPanama
Delta Air Lines
DLUnited States
EVA Air
BRTaiwan
El Al Israel Airlines
LYIsrael
Emirates
EKUnited Arab Emirates
Finnair
AYFinland
Frontier Airlines
F9United States
Great Lakes Airlines
ZKUnited States
Hainan Airlines
HUChina
Hawaiian Airlines
HAUnited States
Iberia Airlines
IBSpain
Japan Airlines
JLJapan
Japan Airlines Domestic
JLJapan
JetBlue Airways
B6United States
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
KLNetherlands
Korean Air
KERepublic of Korea
LAN Airlines
LAChile
Lufthansa
LHGermany
Lufthansa Cargo
LHGermany
Malaysia Airlines
MHMalaysia
Norwegian Air Shuttle
DYNorway
Philippine Airlines
PRPhilippines
Qantas
QFAustralia
Saudi Arabian Airlines
SVSaudi Arabia
Singapore Airlines
SQSingapore
Singapore Airlines Cargo
SQSingapore
Southwest Airlines
WNUnited States
Spirit Airlines
NKUnited States
Sun Country Airlines
SYUnited States
Swiss International Air Lines
LXSwitzerland
TAM Brazilian Airlines
JJBrazil
Thai Airways International
TGThailand
Transaero Airlines
UNRussia
Turkish Airlines
TKTurkey
US Airways
USUnited States
United Airlines
UAUnited States
Virgin America
VXUnited States
Virgin Atlantic Airways
VSUnited Kingdom
Virgin Australia
VAAustralia
Volaris
Y4Mexico
WestJet
WSCanada
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Los Angeles International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Hope Airport | BUR | Burbank | United States | 29 km |
| Long Beach /Daugherty Field/ Airport | LGB | Long Beach | United States | 27 km |
| John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport | SNA | Santa Ana | United States | 58 km |
| Ontario International Airport | ONT | Ontario | United States | 76 km |
| Santa Barbara Municipal Airport | SBA | Santa Barbara | United States | 142 km |
| Mc Clellan-Palomar Airport | CLD | Carlsbad | United States | 138 km |
| Palm Springs International Airport | PSP | Palm Springs | United States | 176 km |
| Meadows Field | BFL | Bakersfield | United States | 176 km |
Other Airports in United States
Aberdeen Regional Airport
ABRAberdeen
Abilene Regional Airport
ABIAbilene
Adak Airport
ADKAdak Island
Akhiok Airport
AKKAkhiok
Akron Canton Regional Airport
CAKAkron
Alakanuk Airport
AUKAlakanuk
San Luis Valley Regional Bergman Field
ALSAlamosa
Albany International Airport
ALBAlbany
Southwest Georgia Regional Airport
ABYAlbany
Albuquerque International Sunport
ABQAlbuquerque
Alexandria International Airport
AEXAlexandria
Allakaket Airport
AETAllakaket
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 33° 56' 33.0" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 118° 24' 28.8" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 33.942501
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -118.407997
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- America/Los_Angeles
- UTC Offset
- GMT-7
- Current Local Time
- 09:26 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 125 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 38 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Los Angeles International Airport?
The IATA code for Los Angeles International Airport is LAX, and its ICAO code is KLAX. The airport is located in Los Angeles, United States.
How many destinations can you fly to from LAX?
There are 148 direct destinations available from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States.
What airlines fly from LAX?
There are 65 airlines operating from LAX, including AeroMéxico, Aeroflot Russian Airlines, Air Berlin, Air Canada, Air China, and more.
What timezone is Los Angeles International Airport in?
Los Angeles International Airport is in the America/Los_Angeles timezone (GMT-7). The airport is located in the Northern and Western hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Los Angeles International Airport?
Los Angeles International Airport sits at an elevation of 125 feet (38 meters) above sea level.
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