LAX to PHL: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is 3,856 km (2,396 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 5h 20m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (PHL to LAX).
How far is it from Los Angeles to Philadelphia?
The great-circle distance between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is 3,856 km (2,396 mi, 2,082 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 LAX to PHL?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 5h 20m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. PHL is roughly northeast of LAX.
How is the LAX to PHL route written in code?
The pair is written LAX-PHL in IATA codes and KLAX-KPHL in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Los Angeles International Airport is LAX (KLAX), Philadelphia International Airport is PHL (KPHL).
| LAX | PHL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Los Angeles International Airport | Philadelphia International Airport |
| ICAO code | KLAX | KPHL |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 125 ft | 36 ft |
| Rank by connections | #7 | #33 |
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.
The two fields sit at almost the same height, within 89 ft (27 m) of each other.
Airlines flying LAX to PHL
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA | American Airlines | AAL | American | Active |
| US | US Airways | USA | U S Air | 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 Los Angeles from Philadelphia?
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) are 3,856 km (2,396 mi, 2,082 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from LAX to PHL?
A typical nonstop flight between LAX and PHL takes about 5h 20m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is PHL from LAX?
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) lies roughly northeast of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Which airlines fly LAX to PHL?
3 airlines appear on the LAX-PHL route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, US Airways, Virgin America.
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