Santa Cruz to Los Angeles

Flight distance, time and route map · VVI → LAX

The shortest path between the airports (great circle).
Distance8,192 km5,090 miles · 4,423 nautical miles
Flight time
about 10 h 45 min direct, estimated
Heading
north-west 315° at departure
Type
International · long-haul

Questions

How far is Santa Cruz from Los Angeles by plane?

The great-circle distance between Viru Viru International Airport and Los Angeles International Airport is 8,192 km (5,090 miles). Real flight paths are usually a little longer because of airways, weather and air traffic control.

How long is the flight from Santa Cruz to Los Angeles?

About 10 h 45 min for a direct flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Scheduled times vary with the airline, the aircraft and the winds, and the return can differ by an hour or more on long flights.

Which direction do you fly?

Planes leave Santa Cruz heading north-west (315°) on the shortest path.

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