LAX to STL: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) is 2,557 km (1,589 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 3h 40m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (STL to LAX).
How far is it from Los Angeles to St Louis?
The great-circle distance between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) is 2,557 km (1,589 mi, 1,381 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 STL?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 3h 40m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. STL is roughly east of LAX.
How is the LAX to STL route written in code?
The pair is written LAX-STL in IATA codes and KLAX-KSTL in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Los Angeles International Airport is LAX (KLAX), St. Louis Lambert International Airport is STL (KSTL).
| LAX | STL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Los Angeles International Airport | St. Louis Lambert International Airport |
| ICAO code | KLAX | KSTL |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 125 ft | 618 ft |
| Rank by connections | #7 | #145 |
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.
STL sits 493 ft (150 m) higher than LAX, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying LAX to STL
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 2 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AS, FL.
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 St Louis?
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) are 2,557 km (1,589 mi, 1,381 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from LAX to STL?
A typical nonstop flight between LAX and STL takes about 3h 40m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is STL from LAX?
St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) lies roughly east of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Which airlines fly LAX to STL?
3 airlines appear on the LAX-STL route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, US Airways, Southwest Airlines.
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