EWR to LAX Route Guide
Newark, United States → Los Angeles, United States
Quick answer
KEWR (Newark, United States) to KLAX (Los Angeles, United States) is a 2,128 NM (3,941 km / 2,449 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 274° (W). Typical cruise altitude FL350, expected flight time 5h 9m, common aircraft: Boeing 737-800, Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321neo.
Distance
2,128 NM
3,941 km / 2,449 mi
Initial Bearing
274° (W)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL350
35,000 ft
Block Time
5h 9m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
7,884 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
18 ft
KEWR
Arrival Elevation
128 ft
KLAX
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 2,128 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Boeing 737-800
- Airbus A320neo
- Airbus A321neo
- Boeing 737 MAX 8
Weather considerations
Pilots flying EWR-LAX should brief METARs and TAFs at both ends, plus any en-route SIGMETs. On this long-range mission, plan for an alternate within fuel reserves and review oceanic / NAT track procedures if applicable.
Frequently asked questions
What is the distance between EWR and LAX?
2,128 nautical miles (3,941 km / 2,449 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from Newark to Los Angeles?
Approximately 5h 9m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly EWR-LAX?
Common types include Boeing 737-800, Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321neo, Boeing 737 MAX 8 depending on operator and demand.
What altitude do flights cruise at?
Most flights at this distance cruise around FL350 (35,000 ft), though winds and traffic affect filed altitude.
What initial heading is the route?
274° true (W). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.
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