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Airport Reference

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Los Angeles, United States

IATA CodeLAX
ICAO CodeKLAX
CityLos Angeles
CountryUnited States
Time ZoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Coordinates33.9416, -118.4085

How LAX Appears in a GDS PNR

In a raw PNR segment line, LAX shows up as the three-letter origin or destination code — for example, a segment from London to Los Angeles might read:

2  BA 587 Y 15JUL 2*LHRLAX HK1  800A  2000P

The last three letters of the route pair (LAX) tell you the flight is arriving at Los Angeles International Airport.

Distance & Flight Time from Other Major Hubs

Real, calculated straight-line distances (great-circle) and a rough nonstop flight-time estimate:

HubDistanceEst. Flight Time
LHR (London)8,760 km / 5,443 mi≈ 10.3h nonstop
JFK (New York)3,974 km / 2,470 mi≈ 4.7h nonstop
DXB (Dubai)13,400 km / 8,326 mi≈ 15.8h nonstop
SIN (Singapore)14,101 km / 8,762 mi≈ 16.6h nonstop
SYD (Sydney)12,061 km / 7,494 mi≈ 14.2h nonstop

Flight time is a rough estimate based on typical long-haul cruise speed — actual routing, wind, and aircraft type will change the real duration.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Los Angeles?

The main IATA airport code for Los Angeles is LAX — Los Angeles International Airport.

What time zone is Los Angeles International Airport in?

Los Angeles International Airport operates on America/Los_Angeles time.

How does LAX appear in a GDS PNR?

In a flight segment line, LAX appears as the three-letter origin or destination code, e.g. a route shown as ...LAX... in Amadeus, Sabre, Galileo, or Worldspan.

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