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Route Reference

New York to Los Angeles

JFK
New York
LAX
Los Angeles
Distance3,974 km / 2,470 miles
Estimated Flight Time≈ 4.7 hours nonstop
Origin Time ZoneAmerica/New_York
Destination Time ZoneAmerica/Los_Angeles

Airlines Based in United States or United States

These carriers are headquartered in one of the two countries on this route — check directly for current route-specific availability:

How This Route Appears in a GDS PNR

A segment on this route typically looks like this in a raw PNR:

2  BA 287 Y 15JUL 2*JFKLAX HK1  800A  2000P

The six-letter pair JFKLAX tells you the flight departs New York and arrives in Los Angeles.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is New York from Los Angeles?

New York (JFK) is approximately 3,974 km (2,470 miles) from Los Angeles (LAX).

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

A nonstop flight from JFK to LAX takes roughly 4.7 hours, based on typical long-haul cruise speed. Actual time varies by aircraft, routing, and wind.

What is the time difference between New York and Los Angeles?

New York is on America/New_York and Los Angeles is on America/Los_Angeles — check both before planning connections or calling clients.

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