EWR to LAX: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is 3,941 km (2,449 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 5h 25m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (LAX to EWR).
How far is it from Newark to Los Angeles?
The great-circle distance between Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is 3,941 km (2,449 mi, 2,128 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from EWR to LAX?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 5h 25m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. LAX is roughly west of EWR.
How is the EWR to LAX route written in code?
The pair is written EWR-LAX in IATA codes and KEWR-KLAX in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Newark Liberty International Airport is EWR (KEWR), Los Angeles International Airport is LAX (KLAX).
| EWR | LAX | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Newark Liberty International Airport | Los Angeles International Airport |
| ICAO code | KEWR | KLAX |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 18 ft | 125 ft |
| Rank by connections | #45 | #7 |
Both ICAO codes start with K, the prefix ICAO assigns to the contiguous United States, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
LAX sits 107 ft (33 m) higher than EWR, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying EWR to LAX
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA | United Airlines | UAL | United | Active |
| VX | Virgin America | VRD | Redwood | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Newark from Los Angeles?
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are 3,941 km (2,449 mi, 2,128 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from EWR to LAX?
A typical nonstop flight between EWR and LAX takes about 5h 25m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LAX from EWR?
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) lies roughly west of Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).
Which airlines fly EWR to LAX?
2 airlines appear on the EWR-LAX route in the open dataset, including United Airlines, Virgin America.
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