Los Angeles (LAX) to Philadelphia (PHL)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 2,396
miles
3,856
kilometers
2,082
nautical miles

🕐 5h 4m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (67°)
Direction
🌍 +3h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
2,396 3,834
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
2,396 3,834
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
2,396 3,594
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
2,396 3,594
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
2,396 4,792
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
2,396 3,594
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 Philadelphia, your watch will be 3 hours ahead. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!

✈️ Flight Details

The LAX to PHL route connects Los Angeles, United States with Philadelphia, United States. This long-haul flight covers 2,396 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 NE bearing of 67° from Los Angeles. There is a 3 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 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.

🛬 About PHL

Philadelphia International Airport

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) serves Philadelphia, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport is 2,396 miles (3,856 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from LAX to PHL typically take around 5h 4m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 2,396 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.