Flights to Long Beach
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
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).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Beach International Airport | LGB | 7 km (4 mi) | 10,000 ft | 60 ft |
| Los Angeles International Airport | LAX | 28 km (17 mi) | 12,894 ft | 125 ft |
| John Wayne Orange County International Airport | SNA | 31 km (19 mi) | 5,700 ft | 56 ft |
| Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport | BUR | 51 km (32 mi) | 6,886 ft | 778 ft |
| Ontario International Airport | ONT | 63 km (39 mi) | 12,197 ft | 944 ft |
| San Bernardino International Airport | SBD | 95 km (59 mi) | 10,000 ft | 1,159 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 10,000 ft, LGB can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 60 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Long Beach
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Beach to Tijuana | Mexico | 179 km (111 mi) | about 59 min |
| Long Beach to Phoenix | United States | 567 km (353 mi) | about 1 h 29 min |
| Long Beach to Ciudad Juárez | Mexico | 1,120 km (696 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Long Beach to San Diego | United States | 151 km (94 mi) | about 57 min |
| Long Beach to Mexicali | Mexico | 284 km (177 mi) | about 1 h 7 min |
| Long Beach to San Jose | United States | 520 km (323 mi) | about 1 h 25 min |
| Long Beach to Chihuahua | Mexico | 1,283 km (797 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Long Beach to San Francisco | United States | 587 km (364 mi) | about 1 h 30 min |
| Long Beach to Hermosillo | Mexico | 860 km (534 mi) | about 1 h 51 min |
| Long Beach to Culiacán | Mexico | 1,444 km (897 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Long Beach to Denver | United States | 1,349 km (838 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Long Beach to El Paso | United States | 1,116 km (694 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Long Beach to Portland | United States | 1,362 km (846 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Long Beach to Las Vegas | United States | 386 km (240 mi) | about 1 h 15 min |
| Long Beach to Albuquerque | United States | 1,068 km (663 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Long Beach to Tucson | United States | 699 km (434 mi) | about 1 h 39 min |
| Long Beach to Fresno | United States | 361 km (224 mi) | about 1 h 13 min |
| Long Beach to Sacramento | United States | 612 km (380 mi) | about 1 h 32 min |
| Long Beach to Mesa | United States | 591 km (367 mi) | about 1 h 30 min |
| Long Beach to Colorado Springs | United States | 1,322 km (821 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Long Beach to Ensenada | Mexico | 258 km (160 mi) | about 1 h 5 min |
| Long Beach to Oakland | United States | 580 km (361 mi) | about 1 h 30 min |
| Long Beach to Shanghai | China | 10,461 km (6,500 mi) | about 14 h 10 min |
| Long Beach to Chongqing | China | 11,547 km (7,175 mi) | about 15 h 33 min |
| Long Beach to Chengdu | China | 11,589 km (7,201 mi) | about 15 h 36 min |
| Long Beach to Beijing | China | 10,090 km (6,270 mi) | about 13 h 41 min |
| Long Beach to Guangzhou | China | 11,672 km (7,253 mi) | about 15 h 43 min |
| Long Beach to Shenzhen | China | 11,663 km (7,247 mi) | about 15 h 42 min |
| Long Beach to Istanbul | Turkey | 11,045 km (6,863 mi) | about 14 h 55 min |
| Long Beach to Tianjin | China | 10,107 km (6,280 mi) | about 13 h 42 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Long Beach?
Long Beach International Airport (LGB) is the closest large airport at 7 km (4 mi). The others, LAX, SNA, BUR, ONT, SBD, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is LGB from Long Beach city centre?
7 km (4 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Long Beach on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.