LAX to YEG: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG) is 2,187 km (1,359 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 3h 15m, heading north. The distance is the same in either direction (YEG to LAX).
How far is it from Los Angeles to Edmonton?
The great-circle distance between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Edmonton International Airport (YEG) is 2,187 km (1,359 mi, 1,181 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 YEG?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 3h 15m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. YEG is roughly north of LAX.
How is the LAX to YEG route written in code?
The pair is written LAX-YEG in IATA codes and KLAX-CYEG in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Los Angeles International Airport is LAX (KLAX), Edmonton International Airport is YEG (CYEG).
| LAX | YEG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Los Angeles International Airport | Edmonton International Airport |
| ICAO code | KLAX | CYEG |
| Country | United States | Canada |
| Elevation | 125 ft | 2,373 ft |
| Rank by connections | #7 | #234 |
KLAX starts with K, the ICAO prefix for the contiguous United States; CYEG starts with C, the prefix for Canada. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
YEG sits 2,248 ft (685 m) higher than LAX, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying LAX to YEG
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA | American Airlines | AAL | American | Active |
| WS | WestJet | WJA | Westjet | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: DL.
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 Edmonton?
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Edmonton International Airport (YEG) are 2,187 km (1,359 mi, 1,181 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from LAX to YEG?
A typical nonstop flight between LAX and YEG takes about 3h 15m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is YEG from LAX?
Edmonton International Airport (YEG) lies roughly north of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Which airlines fly LAX to YEG?
2 airlines appear on the LAX-YEG route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, WestJet.
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