Los Angeles (LAX) to Edmonton (YEG)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 1,359
miles
2,187
kilometers
1,181
nautical miles

🕐 3h 5m
Flight Time
🧭 N (9°)
Direction
🌍 +1h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
1,359 2,174
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
1,359 2,174
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
1,359 2,039
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
1,359 2,039
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
1,359 2,718
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
1,359 2,039
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?

When you land in Edmonton, your watch will be 1 hour ahead. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!

✈️ Flight Details

The LAX to YEG route connects Los Angeles, United States with Edmonton, Canada. This medium-haul flight covers 1,359 miles and typically uses narrow-body aircraft like Boeing 737 or Airbus A320.

This international flight crosses from United States to Canada. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a N bearing of 9° from Los Angeles. There is a 1 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 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 YEG

Edmonton International Airport

Edmonton International Airport (YEG) serves Edmonton, Canada.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport to Edmonton International Airport is 1,359 miles (2,187 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from LAX to YEG typically take around 3h 5m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 1,359 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.