Flight time from Philadelphia to Los Angeles
PHL → LAX · Philadelphia International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
The flight from Philadelphia (PHL) to Los Angeles (LAX) takes about 5h 20m nonstop on a narrowbody airliner, covering 2,396 miles (3,856 km).
How the aircraft compares
Regional jetEmbraer E175, CRJ
5h 35m
NarrowbodyBoeing 737, Airbus A320
5h 20m
WidebodyBoeing 787, A350, 777
4h 53m
When will you arrive?
Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Philadelphia. 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 Philadelphia to Los Angeles?
- About 5h 20m nonstop on a narrowbody airliner. Airlines add taxi and buffer time to the schedule.
- How far is it?
- 2,396 miles, or 3,856 km (2,082 nautical miles) in a straight line.
- What is the time difference?
- Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Philadelphia.
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