LAX to SAT: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT) is 1,945 km (1,208 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 55m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (SAT to LAX).
How far is it from Los Angeles to San Antonio?
The great-circle distance between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and San Antonio International Airport (SAT) is 1,945 km (1,208 mi, 1,050 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 SAT?
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. SAT is roughly east of LAX.
How is the LAX to SAT route written in code?
The pair is written LAX-SAT in IATA codes and KLAX-KSAT in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Los Angeles International Airport is LAX (KLAX), San Antonio International Airport is SAT (KSAT).
| LAX | SAT | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Los Angeles International Airport | San Antonio International Airport |
| ICAO code | KLAX | KSAT |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 125 ft | 809 ft |
| Rank by connections | #7 | #238 |
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.
SAT sits 684 ft (208 m) higher than LAX, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying LAX to SAT
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 2 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: FL, 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 San Antonio?
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and San Antonio International Airport (SAT) are 1,945 km (1,208 mi, 1,050 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from LAX to SAT?
A typical nonstop flight between LAX and SAT takes about 2h 55m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SAT from LAX?
San Antonio International Airport (SAT) lies roughly east of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Which airlines fly LAX to SAT?
1 airline appear on the LAX-SAT route in the open dataset, including Southwest Airlines.
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