FTY
Atlanta
United States
3,116 km
1,936 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
3,116 km
1,936 mi / 1,683 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/New_York
Heading
280°
west

Airport Comparison

FTY LAX
Airport Name Fulton County Executive/Charlie Brown Field Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code FTY LAX
ICAO Code KFTY KLAX
City Atlanta Los Angeles
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 841 ft 128 ft
Coordinates 33.800000, -84.500000 33.940000, -118.410000

Atlanta (FTY) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fulton County Executive/Charlie Brown Field (FTY) in Atlanta, United States to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 3,116 kilometers (1,936 miles / 1,683 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

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 02:09 in Atlanta, it's 23:09 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 Atlanta (FTY) follows a heading of 81° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Fulton County Executive/Charlie Brown Field (FTY) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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