Flight time from Atlanta to Los Angeles
ATL → LAX · Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
The flight from Atlanta (ATL) to Los Angeles (LAX) takes about 4h 22m nonstop on a narrowbody airliner, covering 1,942 miles (3,126 km).
How the aircraft compares
Regional jetEmbraer E175, CRJ
4h 35m
NarrowbodyBoeing 737, Airbus A320
4h 22m
WidebodyBoeing 787, A350, 777
4h 0m
When will you arrive?
Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Atlanta. You cross 3 time zones heading west. Westbound trips like this one are usually a little easier to adjust to, so plan for a day or two of jet lag.
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Common questions
- How long is the flight from Atlanta to Los Angeles?
- About 4h 22m nonstop on a narrowbody airliner. Airlines add taxi and buffer time to the schedule.
- How far is it?
- 1,942 miles, or 3,126 km (1,688 nautical miles) in a straight line.
- What is the time difference?
- Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Atlanta.
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