LAX to PIT: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) is 3,430 km (2,131 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 4h 45m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (PIT to LAX).
How far is it from Los Angeles to Pittsburgh?
The great-circle distance between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) is 3,430 km (2,131 mi, 1,852 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 PIT?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 4h 45m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. PIT is roughly northeast of LAX.
How is the LAX to PIT route written in code?
The pair is written LAX-PIT in IATA codes and KLAX-KPIT in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Los Angeles International Airport is LAX (KLAX), Pittsburgh International Airport is PIT (KPIT).
| LAX | PIT | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Los Angeles International Airport | Pittsburgh International Airport |
| ICAO code | KLAX | KPIT |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 125 ft | 1,203 ft |
| Rank by connections | #7 | #227 |
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.
PIT sits 1,078 ft (329 m) higher than LAX, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying LAX to PIT
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 |
| UA | United Airlines | UAL | United | 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 Los Angeles from Pittsburgh?
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) are 3,430 km (2,131 mi, 1,852 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from LAX to PIT?
A typical nonstop flight between LAX and PIT takes about 4h 45m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is PIT from LAX?
Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) lies roughly northeast of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Which airlines fly LAX to PIT?
3 airlines appear on the LAX-PIT route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, United Airlines, US Airways.
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