Distance From John F Kennedy International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, JFK - LAX Distance

The distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is 2470 miles or 3974 kilometers or 2145 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from New York ( United States ) to Los Angeles ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between New York and Los Angeles takes around 5 hours 40 minutes.

Estimated flight time from John F Kennedy International Airport, New York, United States to Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles, United States is 5 hours 40 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • JFK - LAX

Kilometers		3974 km
Statute Miles		2470 miles
Nautical Miles		2145 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		5 hours 40 minutes

John F Kennedy International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport Flight Route Map - JFK to LAX Flight Path

Location of John F Kennedy International Airport & Los Angeles International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view New York to Los Angeles nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between New York, United States and Los Angeles, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • JFK - LAX

Time difference between New York (United States) and Los Angeles (United States) is 3 Hours.
Los Angeles time is 3 Hours behind New York.

Location	Local Time
New York (United States)	2025-03-13, 01:33:44 EDT
Los Angeles (United States)	2025-03-12, 22:33:44 PDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK / KJFK) New York, United States

Destination

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX / KLAX) Los Angeles, United States