SAT to LAX Route Guide
San Antonio, United States → Los Angeles, United States
Quick answer
KSAT (San Antonio, United States) to KLAX (Los Angeles, United States) is a 1,050 NM (1,945 km / 1,208 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 290° (WNW). Typical cruise altitude FL350, expected flight time 2h 45m, common aircraft: Boeing 737-800, Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321neo.
Distance
1,050 NM
1,945 km / 1,208 mi
Initial Bearing
290° (WNW)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL350
35,000 ft
Block Time
2h 45m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
4,650 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
809 ft
KSAT
Arrival Elevation
128 ft
KLAX
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 1,050 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Boeing 737-800
- Airbus A320neo
- Airbus A321neo
- Boeing 737 MAX 8
Weather considerations
Pilots flying SAT-LAX should brief METARs and TAFs at both ends, plus any en-route SIGMETs.
Frequently asked questions
What is the distance between SAT and LAX?
1,050 nautical miles (1,945 km / 1,208 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from San Antonio to Los Angeles?
Approximately 2h 45m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly SAT-LAX?
Common types include Boeing 737-800, Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321neo, Boeing 737 MAX 8 depending on operator and demand.
What altitude do flights cruise at?
Most flights at this distance cruise around FL350 (35,000 ft), though winds and traffic affect filed altitude.
What initial heading is the route?
290° true (WNW). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.
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