Travel

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

LAX is located just over 15 miles from Downtown L.A. It is the third busiest airport in the United States with over 740 daily nonstop flights within the U.S. and over 1,200 weekly non-stop flights to 76 cities in 41 countries.  Upon arrival to LAX, various forms of transportation including taxis, shuttles and ride-share services, are available, making it convenient and easy to get from LAX to your final destination.

Passports & Visas

Most international travelers are required to obtain a visa from the U.S. Department of State.  For more information, visit http://travel.state.gov. If you require an invitation letter to obtain a visa, please contact the SRS Meetings Team at [email protected].

Climate

Los Angeles is known for its year-round warm weather and on average gets over 290 days of sunshine per year. July in L.A. is warm and sunny, with average temperatures ranging from 83°F (28°C) to 64°F (18°C).
 

Time Zone

Los Angeles is in United States Pacific Time which is three (3) hours behind US Eastern Time and eight (8) hours behind Greenwich Mean Time, GMT-8.

Electricity

The United States operates on 120 volts, compared to the standard 220 volts in Europe.