LAX to PVR: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) is 1,962 km (1,219 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 55m, heading southeast. The distance is the same in either direction (PVR to LAX).
How far is it from Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta?
The great-circle distance between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) is 1,962 km (1,219 mi, 1,059 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 PVR?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 55m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. PVR is roughly southeast of LAX.
How is the LAX to PVR route written in code?
The pair is written LAX-PVR in IATA codes and KLAX-MMPR in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Los Angeles International Airport is LAX (KLAX), Puerto Vallarta International Airport is PVR (MMPR).
| LAX | PVR | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Los Angeles International Airport | Puerto Vallarta International Airport |
| ICAO code | KLAX | MMPR |
| Country | United States | Mexico |
| Elevation | 125 ft | 23 ft |
| Rank by connections | #7 | #330 |
KLAX starts with K, the ICAO prefix for the contiguous United States; MMPR starts with M, the prefix for Central America and the Caribbean. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
PVR sits 102 ft (31 m) lower than LAX, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying LAX to PVR
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS | Alaska Airlines | ASA | Alaska | Active |
| DL | Delta Air Lines | DAL | Delta | Active |
| UA | United Airlines | UAL | United | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AM.
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 Puerto Vallarta?
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) are 1,962 km (1,219 mi, 1,059 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from LAX to PVR?
A typical nonstop flight between LAX and PVR takes about 2h 55m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is PVR from LAX?
Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) lies roughly southeast of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Which airlines fly LAX to PVR?
3 airlines appear on the LAX-PVR route in the open dataset, including Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines.
Related routes
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