Los Angeles to Los Mochis flights
Los Mochis lies 1,279 km (794 mi) south-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 2 h 23 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.
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| Los Angeles | Los Mochis | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Mexico |
| Population | 3.8 million | 256,613 |
| Elevation | 96 m (315 ft) | 18 m (59 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-7 (America/Mazatlan) |
| Nearest large airport | LAX, 19 km out | LMM, 14 km out |
| Postal codes | 90001–90189 | 33190–84505 |
What changes when you arrive in Los Mochis
Crossing from United States into Mexico: money changes from the Dollar to the Peso (MXN); the dialling code becomes +52; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
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 Los Mochis
Los Mochis is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Valle del Fuerte International Airport (LMM), 14 km (9 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,562 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valle del Fuerte International Airport (regional) | LMM | 14 km (9 mi) | 6,562 ft | 16 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Los Mochis from Los Angeles?
1,279 km (794 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Los Angeles.
How long does it take to get from Los Angeles to Los Mochis by air?
About 2 h 23 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 Los Mochis?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Los Angeles to Los Mochis flights?
Typically Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Valle del Fuerte International Airport (LMM).
What currency do I need in Los Mochis?
The Peso (MXN).
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.