RDU to LAX Route Guide
Raleigh, United States → Los Angeles, United States
Quick answer
KRDU (Raleigh, United States) to KLAX (Los Angeles, United States) is a 1,941 NM (3,595 km / 2,234 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 278° (W). Typical cruise altitude FL350, expected flight time 4h 44m, common aircraft: Boeing 737-800, Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321neo.
Distance
1,941 NM
3,595 km / 2,234 mi
Initial Bearing
278° (W)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL350
35,000 ft
Block Time
4h 44m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
7,323 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
435 ft
KRDU
Arrival Elevation
128 ft
KLAX
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 1,941 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Boeing 737-800
- Airbus A320neo
- Airbus A321neo
- Boeing 737 MAX 8
Weather considerations
Pilots flying RDU-LAX should brief METARs and TAFs at both ends, plus any en-route SIGMETs.
Frequently asked questions
What is the distance between RDU and LAX?
1,941 nautical miles (3,595 km / 2,234 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from Raleigh to Los Angeles?
Approximately 4h 44m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly RDU-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?
278° true (W). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.
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