Atlanta (ATL) to Los Angeles (LAX)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 1,942
miles
3,126
kilometers
1,688
nautical miles

🕐 4h 12m
Flight Time
🧭 W (280°)
Direction
🌍 -3h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
1,942 3,107
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
1,942 3,107
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
1,942 2,913
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
1,942 2,913
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
1,942 3,884
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
1,942 2,913
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

When you land in Los Angeles, your watch will be 3 hours behind. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!

✈️ Flight Details

The ATL to LAX route connects Atlanta, United States with Los Angeles, United States. This long-haul flight covers 1,942 miles and typically uses narrow-body aircraft like Boeing 737 or Airbus A320.

This is a domestic flight within United States. The flight follows a W bearing of 280° from Atlanta. There is a 3 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About ATL

Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport

Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) serves Atlanta, United States.

🛬 About LAX

Los Angeles International Airport

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the primary airport serving Los Angeles and the fifth busiest in the world.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 1,942 miles (3,126 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from ATL to LAX typically take around 4h 12m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 1,942 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.