LAX to PHX: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is 595 km (370 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 15m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (PHX to LAX).
How far is it from Los Angeles to Phoenix?
The great-circle distance between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is 595 km (370 mi, 321 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 LAX to PHX?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 15m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. PHX is roughly east of LAX.
How is the LAX to PHX route written in code?
The pair is written LAX-PHX in IATA codes and KLAX-KPHX in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Los Angeles International Airport is LAX (KLAX), Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is PHX (KPHX).
| LAX | PHX | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Los Angeles International Airport | Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport |
| ICAO code | KLAX | KPHX |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 125 ft | 1,135 ft |
| Rank by connections | #7 | #43 |
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.
PHX sits 1,010 ft (308 m) higher than LAX, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying LAX to PHX
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 3 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AS, DL, 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 Los Angeles from Phoenix?
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) are 595 km (370 mi, 321 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from LAX to PHX?
A typical nonstop flight between LAX and PHX takes about 1h 15m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is PHX from LAX?
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) lies roughly east of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Which airlines fly LAX to PHX?
3 airlines appear on the LAX-PHX route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, US Airways, Southwest Airlines.
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