LAX to YYZ: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is 3,494 km (2,171 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 4h 50m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (YYZ to LAX).
How far is it from Los Angeles to Toronto?
The great-circle distance between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is 3,494 km (2,171 mi, 1,887 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 YYZ?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 4h 50m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. YYZ is roughly northeast of LAX.
How is the LAX to YYZ route written in code?
The pair is written LAX-YYZ in IATA codes and KLAX-CYYZ in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Los Angeles International Airport is LAX (KLAX), Toronto Pearson International Airport is YYZ (CYYZ).
| LAX | YYZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Los Angeles International Airport | Toronto Pearson International Airport |
| ICAO code | KLAX | CYYZ |
| Country | United States | Canada |
| Elevation | 125 ft | 569 ft |
| Rank by connections | #7 | #28 |
KLAX starts with K, the ICAO prefix for the contiguous United States; CYYZ starts with C, the prefix for Canada. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
YYZ sits 444 ft (135 m) higher than LAX, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying LAX to YYZ
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 |
| AC | Air Canada | ACA | Air Canada | Active |
| US | US Airways | USA | U S Air | Active |
A further 2 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: UA, WS.
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 Toronto?
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) are 3,494 km (2,171 mi, 1,887 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from LAX to YYZ?
A typical nonstop flight between LAX and YYZ takes about 4h 50m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is YYZ from LAX?
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) lies roughly northeast of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Which airlines fly LAX to YYZ?
3 airlines appear on the LAX-YYZ route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, Air Canada, US Airways.
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