Buffalo to Los Angeles

Flight distance, time and route map · BUF → LAX

The shortest path between the airports (great circle).
Distance3,561 km2,213 miles · 1,923 nautical miles
Flight time
about 4 h 55 min direct, estimated
Heading
west 267° at departure
Type
Domestic · medium-haul
Los Angeles to Buffalo

Questions

How far is Buffalo from Los Angeles by plane?

The great-circle distance between Buffalo Niagara International Airport and Los Angeles International Airport is 3,561 km (2,213 miles). Real flight paths are usually a little longer because of airways, weather and air traffic control.

How long is the flight from Buffalo to Los Angeles?

About 4 h 55 min for a direct flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Scheduled times vary with the airline, the aircraft and the winds, and the return can differ by an hour or more on long flights.

Which direction do you fly?

Planes leave Buffalo heading west (267°) on the shortest path.

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