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Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Los Angeles International Airport is an international airport serving Los Angeles (California), United States. Its IATA code is LAX and its ICAO code is KLAX. It has 4 runways, the longest 3,930 m long.
- IATALAX
- ICAOKLAX
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- LAX
- ICAO code
- KLAX
- City
- Los Angeles
- Region / province
- California
- Country / territory
- United States
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 33.9425° N, 118.4080° W
- Elevation
- 38 m (125 ft)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles (UTC-07:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 3,930 m (12,894 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 7L/25R | 3,930 m12,894 ft | Concrete |
| 7R/25L | 3,382 m11,095 ft | Concrete |
| 6R/24L | 3,310 m10,859 ft | Concrete |
| 6L/24R | 2,721 m8,926 ft | Concrete |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
12,584 km
Direct flight: ≈ 16 h 15 min
Hanoi (HAN)
12,300 km
Direct flight: ≈ 15 h 55 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
13,130 km
Direct flight: ≈ 16 h 55 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 36.070 MHz |
| Approach APP | 124.300 MHz |
| ATIS | 133.800 MHz |
| Clearance delivery CLD | 121.400 MHz |
| Departure DEP | 124.300 MHz |
| Ground GND | 121.650 MHz |
| MISC | 34.500 MHz |
| MISC | 898.400 MHz |
| Operations OPS | 37.220 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 119.800 MHz |
| UNICOM UNIC | 122.950 MHz |
Air freight to and from Los Angeles International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Los Angeles through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in United States
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Long Beach International Airport | LGB | 28 km |
| Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport | BUR | 29 km |
| John Wayne Orange County International Airport | SNA | 58 km |
| Ontario International Airport | ONT | 75 km |
| San Bernardino International Airport | SBD | 109 km |
| Palm Springs International Airport | PSP | 176 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Los Angeles International Airport?
The IATA code of Los Angeles International Airport is LAX and its ICAO code is KLAX. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Los Angeles International Airport located?
Los Angeles International Airport is in Los Angeles, California, United States, at coordinates 33.9425° N, 118.4080° W and an elevation of 38 m (125 ft).
How far is Los Angeles International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Los Angeles International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 13,130 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 12,300 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 12,584 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 16 h 55 min.
How long is the runway at Los Angeles International Airport?
The longest runway at Los Angeles International Airport is 3,930 m (12,894 ft) long, with a concrete surface. The airport has 4 runways in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Los Angeles International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.