Mesa to Pasadena flights
Pasadena lies 590 km (366 mi) west of Mesa, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 30 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.
| Mesa | Pasadena | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 471,825 | 142,250 |
| Elevation | 380 m (1,247 ft) | 272 m (892 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Phoenix) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Nearest large airport | PHX, 17 km out | BUR, 21 km out |
| Postal codes | 85201–85277 | 91101–91199 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Mesa
Mesa is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 11,489-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA, 20 km).
Arriving in Pasadena
Pasadena is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR), 21 km (13 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,886 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, 33 km), Long Beach International Airport (LGB, 37 km), Ontario International Airport (ONT, 51 km), John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA, 58 km), San Bernardino International Airport (SBD, 84 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport | BUR | 21 km (13 mi) | 6,886 ft | 778 ft |
| Los Angeles International Airport | LAX | 33 km (21 mi) | 12,894 ft | 125 ft |
| Long Beach International Airport | LGB | 37 km (23 mi) | 10,000 ft | 60 ft |
| Ontario International Airport | ONT | 51 km (32 mi) | 12,197 ft | 944 ft |
| John Wayne Orange County International Airport | SNA | 58 km (36 mi) | 5,700 ft | 56 ft |
| San Bernardino International Airport | SBD | 84 km (52 mi) | 10,000 ft | 1,159 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Pasadena from Mesa?
590 km (366 mi) in a straight line, west of Mesa.
How long does it take to get from Mesa to Pasadena by air?
About 1 h 30 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mesa and Pasadena?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Mesa to Pasadena flights?
Typically Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR); Pasadena also has LAX, LGB, ONT, SNA, SBD.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
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- 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.