Nonstop from Philadelphia International to Los Angeles International: distance, flying time, which airlines fly it and how often.
Distance
2,396 mi, great circle
Flying time
typical, gate to gate
Flights a day
average, November 2026
Airlines
passenger airlines
The shortest path over the Earth's surface. Actual tracks vary with winds and airspace. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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About 5h 15m gate to gate for the 3,856 km (2,396 mile) trip, estimated from distance. Schedules vary by airline and season, and winds can add or save time.
American Airlines, with about 8.1 flights a day between them in our data (AeroDataBox, November 2026).