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New York to Los Angeles: flight time and arrival time
Now in New York
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Now in Los Angeles
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Nonstop flight: about 6h · 2,469 miles · Los Angeles is 3 hours behind New York
What time will you land?
If you take off from New York at these local times, here's roughly when you'll arrive in Los Angeles, local time, on a nonstop flight of about 6 hours:
| Leave New York | Arrive Los Angeles |
|---|---|
| 6 AM | 9 AM |
| 9 AM | 12 PM |
| 12 PM | 3 PM |
| 3 PM | 6 PM |
| 6 PM | 9 PM |
| 9 PM | 12 AM +1 day |
| 11:30 PM | 2:30 AM +1 day |
Based on today's clocks (Monday, October 12, 2026) and an estimated flight time worked out from the distance. Use your ticket's exact times for the most accurate answer.
Jet lag
Flying west to Los Angeles means your day stretches by 3 hours, which most people find easier than flying east. Try to stay awake until a normal local bedtime on arrival, and get some evening light to help your body clock shift later.
Questions
How long is the flight from New York to Los Angeles?
A nonstop flight from New York to Los Angeles takes about 6 hours. The route covers roughly 2,469 miles (3,974 km). Flights with a stopover take longer.
If I leave New York at 6 PM, what time will I land in Los Angeles?
On a nonstop flight of about 6 hours, leaving New York at 6:00 PM local time gets you to Los Angeles at about 9 PM local time, based on today's clocks.
What is the time difference between New York and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is currently 3 hours behind New York.