Baltimore (BWI) to Los Angeles (LAX)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 2,324
miles
3,740
kilometers
2,019
nautical miles

🕐 4h 56m
Flight Time
🧭 W (274°)
Direction
🌍 -3h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
2,324 3,718
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
2,324 3,718
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
2,324 3,486
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
2,324 3,486
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
2,324 4,648
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
2,324 3,486
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?

Flying saves serious time on this route! Driving from Baltimore to Los Angeles would take approximately 5 days compared to just 4h 56m by air.

✈️ Flight Details

The BWI to LAX route connects Baltimore, United States with Los Angeles, United States. This long-haul flight covers 2,324 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This is a domestic flight within United States. The flight follows a W bearing of 274° from Baltimore. There is a 3 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About BWI

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) serves Baltimore, 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 Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 2,324 miles (3,740 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from BWI to LAX typically take around 4h 56m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 2,324 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.