Los Angeles to Glendale flights
Glendale lies 563 km (350 mi) east of Los Angeles, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 28 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.
| Los Angeles | Glendale | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 3.8 million | 240,126 |
| Elevation | 96 m (315 ft) | 350 m (1,148 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-7 (America/Phoenix) |
| Nearest large airport | LAX, 19 km out | PHX, 20 km out |
| Postal codes | 90001–90189 | 85301–85318 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Los Angeles
Los Angeles is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 19 km (12 mi) from the centre, whose 12,894-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR, 20 km), Long Beach International Airport (LGB, 28 km), John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA, 54 km), Ontario International Airport (ONT, 59 km), San Bernardino International Airport (SBD, 93 km).
Arriving in Glendale
Glendale is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), 20 km (12 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, 56 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport | PHX | 20 km (12 mi) | 11,489 ft | 1,135 ft |
| Mesa Gateway Airport (regional) | AZA | 56 km (35 mi) | 10,401 ft | 1,382 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Glendale from Los Angeles?
563 km (350 mi) in a straight line, east of Los Angeles.
How long does it take to get from Los Angeles to Glendale by air?
About 1 h 28 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Los Angeles and Glendale?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Los Angeles to Glendale flights?
Typically Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX); Glendale also has AZA.
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.