CMH to LAX: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is 3,204 km (1,991 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 4h 30m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (LAX to CMH).
How far is it from Columbus to Los Angeles?
The great-circle distance between John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is 3,204 km (1,991 mi, 1,730 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 CMH to LAX?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 4h 30m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. LAX is roughly west of CMH.
How is the CMH to LAX route written in code?
The pair is written CMH-LAX in IATA codes and KCMH-KLAX in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. John Glenn Columbus International Airport is CMH (KCMH), Los Angeles International Airport is LAX (KLAX).
| CMH | LAX | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | John Glenn Columbus International Airport | Los Angeles International Airport |
| ICAO code | KCMH | KLAX |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 815 ft | 125 ft |
| Rank by connections | #253 | #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 690 ft (210 m) lower than CMH, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CMH 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 |
| DL | Delta Air Lines | DAL | Delta | Active |
| US | US Airways | USA | U S Air | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AS.
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 Columbus from Los Angeles?
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are 3,204 km (1,991 mi, 1,730 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CMH to LAX?
A typical nonstop flight between CMH and LAX takes about 4h 30m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LAX from CMH?
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) lies roughly west of John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH).
Which airlines fly CMH to LAX?
3 airlines appear on the CMH-LAX route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, US Airways.
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