Distance From Refugio Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

The distance from Refugio Airport () to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is 5053 miles or 8132 kilometers or 4388 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Velasco ( Bolivia ) to Los Angeles ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Velasco and Los Angeles takes around 11 hours 37 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Refugio Airport, Velasco, Bolivia to Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles, United States is 11 hours 37 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - LAX

Kilometers		8132 km
Statute Miles		5053 miles
Nautical Miles		4388 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 37 minutes

Refugio Airport to Los Angeles International Airport Flight Route Map - to LAX Flight Path

Location of Refugio Airport & Los Angeles International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Velasco to Los Angeles nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Velasco, Bolivia and Los Angeles, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Velasco, Bolivia and Los Angeles, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - LAX

Time difference between Velasco (Bolivia) and Los Angeles (United States) is 3 Hours.
Los Angeles time is 3 Hours behind Velasco.

Location	Local Time
Velasco (Bolivia)	2026-03-18, 16:33:30 -04
Los Angeles (United States)	2026-03-18, 13:33:30 PDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Refugio Airport ( / SLRF) Velasco, Bolivia

Destination

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX / KLAX) Los Angeles, United States