JFK to LAX: New York – Los Angeles

Flight Distance & Nonstop Range Analysis

Distance
2,146 nm
3,974 km
Origin
John F. Kennedy International
Destination
Los Angeles International
The New York (JFK) – Los Angeles (LAX) route spans 2,146 nm (3,974 km). Explore which aircraft can fly it nonstop and how passenger load affects range.

ETOPS required. This route crosses extended over-water or remote terrain. Twin-engine jets need ETOPS approval - most modern widebodies hold ETOPS-180 or higher. Learn more about ETOPS.

Can it fly nonstop?

Aircraft Full cabin Half load Est. flight time
Boeing 777-200LR ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 4h 23m
Boeing 777X-9 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 4h 23m
Airbus A380-800 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 4h 24m
Boeing 787-9 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 4h 24m
Airbus A350-900 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 4h 24m
Airbus A350-1000 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 4h 24m
Boeing 777-300ER ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 4h 23m
Airbus A340-600 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 4h 32m
Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 4h 18m
Boeing 777-200ER ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 4h 23m
Boeing 787-10 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 4h 24m
Boeing 747-400 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 4h 23m
Airbus A330-200 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 4h 34m
Airbus A330-900 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 4h 28m

Flight times are still-air estimates at typical cruise speed. Headwinds and tailwinds can add or subtract 30–90 minutes on long-haul routes. "Marginal" means the aircraft can technically reach the destination at reduced load but has little fuel margin.

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