Los Angeles (LAX) to Long Beach (LGB)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 17
miles
27
kilometers
15
nautical miles

🕐 32 minutes
Flight Time
🧭 SE (120°)
Direction
🌍 0h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
17 27
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
17 27
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
17 26
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
17 26
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
17 34
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
17 26
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

This short regional flight of 17 miles is perfect for a quick trip. Many airlines operate smaller aircraft like the Embraer E175 or Bombardier CRJ on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The LAX to LGB route connects Los Angeles, United States with Long Beach, United States. This short-haul flight covers 17 miles and typically uses regional jets or turboprops.

This is a domestic flight within United States. The flight follows a SE bearing of 120° from Los Angeles.

🛫 About LAX

Los Angeles International Airport

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the primary airport serving Los Angeles and the fifth busiest in the world.

🛬 About LGB

Long Beach /Daugherty Field/ Airport

Long Beach /Daugherty Field/ Airport (LGB) serves Long Beach, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport to Long Beach /Daugherty Field/ Airport is 17 miles (27 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from LAX to LGB typically take around 32 minutes. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 17 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.