Flight time from Miami to Los Angeles
MIA → LAX · Miami International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
The flight from Miami (MIA) to Los Angeles (LAX) takes about 5h 12m nonstop on a narrowbody airliner, covering 2,338 miles (3,763 km).
How the aircraft compares
Regional jetEmbraer E175, CRJ
5h 27m
NarrowbodyBoeing 737, Airbus A320
5h 12m
WidebodyBoeing 787, A350, 777
4h 45m
When will you arrive?
Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Miami. 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 Miami to Los Angeles?
- About 5h 12m nonstop on a narrowbody airliner. Airlines add taxi and buffer time to the schedule.
- How far is it?
- 2,338 miles, or 3,763 km (2,032 nautical miles) in a straight line.
- What is the time difference?
- Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Miami.
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