JFK to LAX: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is 3,974 km (2,469 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 5h 30m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (LAX to JFK).
How far is it from New York to Los Angeles?
The great-circle distance between John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is 3,974 km (2,469 mi, 2,146 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 JFK to LAX?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 5h 30m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. LAX is roughly west of JFK.
Airlines flying JFK to LAX
8 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset. Codes and carriers:
Frequently asked questions
How far is New York from Los Angeles?
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are 3,974 km (2,469 mi, 2,146 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from JFK to LAX?
A typical nonstop flight between JFK and LAX takes about 5h 30m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LAX from JFK?
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) lies roughly west of John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
Which airlines fly JFK to LAX?
8 airlines appear on the JFK-LAX route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue Airways.
Related routes
Other routes from New York (JFK):
Other routes from Los Angeles (LAX):
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