AUS to LAX: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is 1,995 km (1,240 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 3h, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (LAX to AUS).
How far is it from Austin to Los Angeles?
The great-circle distance between Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is 1,995 km (1,240 mi, 1,077 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from AUS to LAX?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 3h. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. LAX is roughly west of AUS.
How is the AUS to LAX route written in code?
The pair is written AUS-LAX in IATA codes and KAUS-KLAX in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Austin Bergstrom International Airport is AUS (KAUS), Los Angeles International Airport is LAX (KLAX).
| AUS | LAX | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Austin Bergstrom International Airport | Los Angeles International Airport |
| ICAO code | KAUS | KLAX |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 542 ft | 125 ft |
| Rank by connections | #200 | #7 |
Both ICAO codes start with K, the prefix ICAO assigns to the contiguous United States, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
LAX sits 417 ft (127 m) lower than AUS, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying AUS to LAX
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA | American Airlines | AAL | American | Active |
| US | US Airways | USA | U S Air | Active |
| WN | Southwest Airlines | SWA | Southwest | Active |
A further 2 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AS, UA.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Austin from Los Angeles?
Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are 1,995 km (1,240 mi, 1,077 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from AUS to LAX?
A typical nonstop flight between AUS and LAX takes about 3h. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LAX from AUS?
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) lies roughly west of Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS).
Which airlines fly AUS to LAX?
3 airlines appear on the AUS-LAX route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, US Airways, Southwest Airlines.
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