EWR
Newark
United States
3,941 km
2,449 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
3,941 km
2,449 mi / 2,128 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/New_York
Heading
274°
west

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EWR LAX
Airport Name Newark Liberty International Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code EWR LAX
ICAO Code KEWR KLAX
City Newark Los Angeles
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 17 ft 128 ft
Coordinates 40.690000, -74.170000 33.940000, -118.410000

Newark (EWR) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in Newark, United States to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 3,941 kilometers (2,449 miles / 2,128 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 3-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 23:51 in Newark, it's 20:51 in Los Angeles. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Newark (EWR) follows a heading of 66° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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