Long Beach to Chico flights
Chico lies 738 km (459 mi) north-west of Long Beach, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 42 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Long Beach | Chico | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 474,140 | 121,345 |
| Elevation | 24 m (79 ft) | 64 m (210 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Nearest large airport | LGB, 7 km out | RDD, 95 km out |
| Postal codes | 90801–90899 | 95926–95976 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Long Beach
Long Beach is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Long Beach International Airport (LGB), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 10,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, 28 km), John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA, 31 km), Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR, 51 km), Ontario International Airport (ONT, 63 km), San Bernardino International Airport (SBD, 95 km).
Arriving in Chico
Chico is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Redding Municipal Airport (RDD), 95 km (59 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,003 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redding Municipal Airport (regional) | RDD | 95 km (59 mi) | 7,003 ft | 505 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Chico from Long Beach?
738 km (459 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Long Beach.
How long does it take to get from Long Beach to Chico by air?
About 1 h 42 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Long Beach and Chico?
No, both are on America/Los_Angeles at the moment.
Which airports are used for Long Beach to Chico flights?
Typically Long Beach International Airport (LGB) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.