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How long is the flight from New York to Los Angeles?

JFKNew York
LAXLos Angeles
Flight Time
4 h 55 min
Distance
3,979km

2,472 miles

Departure
06:37
Arrival
08:32
From

JFKNew York

John F Kennedy International Airport

Departure 06:37 · America/New_York

To

LAXLos Angeles

Los Angeles International Airport

Arrival 08:32 · America/Los_Angeles

Route Details

The flight from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles covers a distance of approximately 3,979 kilometers (2,472 miles).

Direct flights typically take around 4 h 55 min, though actual flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, and air traffic.

Time Zone Information

Departure Time Zone
America/New_York
Arrival Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles

Flight times shown account for local time zones at departure and arrival airports.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the flight from New York to Los Angeles?

A direct flight from New York to Los Angeles takes around 4 h 55 min. Actual flight times vary with the aircraft type, the weather conditions and air traffic.

What is the distance from New York to Los Angeles?

The distance from New York to Los Angeles is about 3,979 kilometers (2,472 miles) as the crow flies.

Is there a direct flight from New York to Los Angeles?

Where the route is served nonstop, the flight takes around 4 h 55 min. On an itinerary with a connection, add the time spent on the ground at the layover airport.

Return Flight

Travelling the other way? Check the flight time from Los Angeles to New York.