GUA to LAX: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from La Aurora International Airport (GUA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is 3,532 km (2,194 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 4h 55m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (LAX to GUA).
How far is it from Guatemala City to Los Angeles?
The great-circle distance between La Aurora International Airport (GUA) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is 3,532 km (2,194 mi, 1,907 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 GUA to LAX?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 4h 55m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. LAX is roughly northwest of GUA.
How is the GUA to LAX route written in code?
The pair is written GUA-LAX in IATA codes and MGGT-KLAX in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. La Aurora International Airport is GUA (MGGT), Los Angeles International Airport is LAX (KLAX).
| GUA | LAX | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | La Aurora International Airport | Los Angeles International Airport |
| ICAO code | MGGT | KLAX |
| Country | Guatemala | United States |
| Elevation | 4,952 ft | 125 ft |
| Rank by connections | #385 | #7 |
MGGT starts with M, the ICAO prefix for Central America and the Caribbean; KLAX starts with K, the prefix for the contiguous United States. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
LAX sits 4,827 ft (1,471 m) lower than GUA, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying GUA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AV | Avianca - Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia | AVA | Avianca | 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: CI.
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 Guatemala City from Los Angeles?
La Aurora International Airport (GUA) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are 3,532 km (2,194 mi, 1,907 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from GUA to LAX?
A typical nonstop flight between GUA and LAX takes about 4h 55m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LAX from GUA?
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) lies roughly northwest of La Aurora International Airport (GUA).
Which airlines fly GUA to LAX?
3 airlines appear on the GUA-LAX route in the open dataset, including Avianca - Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia, Delta Air Lines, US Airways.
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