LAX to TUS: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tucson International Airport (TUS) is 725 km (451 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 25m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (TUS to LAX).
How far is it from Los Angeles to Tucson?
The great-circle distance between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Tucson International Airport (TUS) is 725 km (451 mi, 392 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 TUS?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 25m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. TUS is roughly east of LAX.
How is the LAX to TUS route written in code?
The pair is written LAX-TUS in IATA codes and KLAX-KTUS in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Los Angeles International Airport is LAX (KLAX), Tucson International Airport is TUS (KTUS).
| LAX | TUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Los Angeles International Airport | Tucson International Airport |
| ICAO code | KLAX | KTUS |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 125 ft | 2,643 ft |
| Rank by connections | #7 | #451 |
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.
TUS sits 2,518 ft (767 m) higher than LAX, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying LAX to TUS
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | US Airways | USA | U S Air | Active |
| WN | Southwest Airlines | SWA | Southwest | Active |
A further 4 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AA, AS, 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 Tucson?
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Tucson International Airport (TUS) are 725 km (451 mi, 392 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from LAX to TUS?
A typical nonstop flight between LAX and TUS takes about 1h 25m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is TUS from LAX?
Tucson International Airport (TUS) lies roughly east of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Which airlines fly LAX to TUS?
2 airlines appear on the LAX-TUS route in the open dataset, including US Airways, Southwest Airlines.
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