MSP to LAX Route Guide
Minneapolis, United States → Los Angeles, United States
Quick answer
KMSP (Minneapolis, United States) to KLAX (Los Angeles, United States) is a 1,332 NM (2,467 km / 1,533 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 249° (WSW). Typical cruise altitude FL350, expected flight time 3h 23m, common aircraft: Boeing 737-800, Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321neo.
Distance
1,332 NM
2,467 km / 1,533 mi
Initial Bearing
249° (WSW)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL350
35,000 ft
Block Time
3h 23m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
5,496 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
841 ft
KMSP
Arrival Elevation
128 ft
KLAX
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 1,332 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Boeing 737-800
- Airbus A320neo
- Airbus A321neo
- Boeing 737 MAX 8
Weather considerations
Pilots flying MSP-LAX should brief METARs and TAFs at both ends, plus any en-route SIGMETs.
Frequently asked questions
What is the distance between MSP and LAX?
1,332 nautical miles (2,467 km / 1,533 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from Minneapolis to Los Angeles?
Approximately 3h 23m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly MSP-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?
249° true (WSW). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.
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