MSY to LAX Route Guide
New Orleans, United States → Los Angeles, United States
Quick answer
KMSY (New Orleans, United States) to KLAX (Los Angeles, United States) is a 1,449 NM (2,684 km / 1,667 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 287° (WNW). Typical cruise altitude FL350, expected flight time 3h 38m, common aircraft: Boeing 737-800, Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321neo.
Distance
1,449 NM
2,684 km / 1,667 mi
Initial Bearing
287° (WNW)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL350
35,000 ft
Block Time
3h 38m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
5,847 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
4 ft
KMSY
Arrival Elevation
128 ft
KLAX
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 1,449 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Boeing 737-800
- Airbus A320neo
- Airbus A321neo
- Boeing 737 MAX 8
Weather considerations
Pilots flying MSY-LAX should brief METARs and TAFs at both ends, plus any en-route SIGMETs.
Frequently asked questions
What is the distance between MSY and LAX?
1,449 nautical miles (2,684 km / 1,667 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from New Orleans to Los Angeles?
Approximately 3h 38m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly MSY-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?
287° true (WNW). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.
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