Newark (EWR) to Los Angeles (LAX)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 2,449
miles
3,941
kilometers
2,128
nautical miles

🕐 5h 10m
Flight Time
🧭 W (274°)
Direction
🌍 -3h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
2,449 3,918
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
2,449 3,918
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
2,449 3,674
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
2,449 3,674
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
2,449 4,898
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
2,449 3,674
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?

Flights between Newark and Los Angeles follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The EWR to LAX route connects Newark, United States with Los Angeles, United States. This long-haul flight covers 2,449 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 Newark. There is a 3 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About EWR

Newark Liberty International Airport

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) serves Newark, 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 Newark Liberty International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 2,449 miles (3,941 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from EWR to LAX typically take around 5h 10m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 2,449 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.