LAX to RNO: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO) is 630 km (391 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 15m, heading north. The distance is the same in either direction (RNO to LAX).
How far is it from Los Angeles to Reno?
The great-circle distance between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO) is 630 km (391 mi, 340 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 RNO?
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. RNO is roughly north of LAX.
How is the LAX to RNO route written in code?
The pair is written LAX-RNO in IATA codes and KLAX-KRNO in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Los Angeles International Airport is LAX (KLAX), Reno Tahoe International Airport is RNO (KRNO).
| LAX | RNO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Los Angeles International Airport | Reno Tahoe International Airport |
| ICAO code | KLAX | KRNO |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 125 ft | 4,415 ft |
| Rank by connections | #7 | #486 |
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.
RNO sits 4,290 ft (1,308 m) higher than LAX, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying LAX to RNO
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN | Southwest Airlines | SWA | Southwest | Active |
A further 5 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AA, AS, FL, UA, US.
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 Reno?
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO) are 630 km (391 mi, 340 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from LAX to RNO?
A typical nonstop flight between LAX and RNO takes about 1h 15m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is RNO from LAX?
Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO) lies roughly north of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Which airlines fly LAX to RNO?
1 airline appear on the LAX-RNO route in the open dataset, including Southwest Airlines.
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