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

The distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) 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 Los Angeles ( United States ) to New York ( United States )?

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

Estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles, United States to John F Kennedy International Airport, New York, 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 • LAX - JFK

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

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • LAX - JFK

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

Location	Local Time
Los Angeles (United States)	2024-12-26, 17:40:48 PST
New York (United States)	2024-12-26, 20:40:48 EST

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

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

Destination

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