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American Airlines · leaves Thu, November 12
ON TIME
7:29 AM
leaves the gate · JFK · Terminal 8 · Gate 3
In 10 h 42 min
Planned · lands 10:44 AM Los Angeles time
New York Los AngelesAA 33
Updated 8:47 PM New York · 5:47 PM Los Angeles · live data
American Airlines·Airbus A321neoLeavesThu, Nov 12tomorrowAA 33 New York to Los Angeles: Scheduled7:29AMJFKNew YorkTerminal 8 · Gate 3Scheduled10:52AMLAXLos AngelesTerminal 4
Nothing holds it downEvery part is 75 or more
The Pulse is the average of its parts: (83 + 75 + 84 + 82) ÷ 4 = 81Pulse81
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The Pulse is the average of its parts: (83 + 75 + 84 + 82) ÷ 4 = 81Pulse81
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American Airlines · Thursday, November 12, 2026
Leaves 7:29 AMLands 10:44 AM
Gates and baggage belts come from the airports and can change on the day.
Gate to gate
- Thu, November 12 New York time
- 7:29 AMplannedLeaves the gate, expectedon timeJFK · Terminal 8 · Gate 3
- 7:39 AMplanned 7:44 AMTakes off, expected5 min earlyNew York JFK
- Thu, November 12 Los Angeles time
- 10:44 AMplannedLands, expectedLos Angeles
- 10:52 AMplannedAt the gate, expectedLAX · Terminal 4 · Gate 49B
- AircraftAirbus A321neo
- Flight time6 h, planned
From the airports · gates and belts can change on the day
Before you fly
New YorkThursday morning
4:15 AM at the door · JFK, Terminal 8
How busy is security before your flight?
EstimateBe at the door by 4:15 AM. You reach security at 4:30 AM, at its quietest before your flight.
Quietagainst the day’s busiest quarter
You reach it at 4:30 AM. Once through, about 1 h 45 min until boarding opens.
Where can you wait before your flight?
UsuallyReading the lounges at JFK.
Reading the lounges at JFK.Still counting: a new flight takes up to a minute the first time.
7:29 AM at the gate, on the schedule
Does your flight leave on time?
UsuallyMost often leaves the gate by 7:44 AM. Usually on time.
On timemost often, leaving the gate by 7:44 AM
One in ten of its last 82 departures left more than 15 minutes late; when late, by about 70 minutes.
Which plane is your flight on?
UsuallyAn Airbus A321neo, 3-3 in economy.
A321neoToo few flights yet: 11 of its 14 recent flights
Planes about 1 year old · Wi‑Fi, power at the seats, films to your own device, meals to buy
3‑3 in economy.
In the air
Flight time 6 h 23 min
Which way does it fly?
UsuallyOver land all the way.
2,490 mi from take‑off to landing.
11:14 AM the bumpy stretch · Over United States
Will it be bumpy?
ForecastMostly smooth. One bumpy stretch. Bumps over United States, 3 h 30 min after take‑off; light bumps now and then elsewhere.
Mostly smoothone bumpy stretch, over United States mid‑flight
About 3 h 30 min after take‑off; light bumps now and then elsewhere.
- Typical altitude
- Small bumps
- Bumpy
What will you see from the window?
EstimateEither side sees much the same.
Either side sees much the same.
Left windowseats A–C
LawrenceUnited States, below the plane
JFK timeLAX time
10:00 AM7:00 AM
LAX
Right windowseats D–F
TopekaUnited States, below the plane
No sunrise or sunset on this flight, so neither side has the sun. New York time in bold, as your phone keeps it in the air; Los Angeles time under it. Approximate: from the airline’s planned departure at 7:29 AM and a usual taxi to take-off; if it leaves late, these move with it.
After landing
Los AngelesThursday morning
What’s the weather when you land?
ForecastAbout 72 °F, rain possible. A light layer is enough.
72°FRain possible by day
A light layer is enough.
- Light when you landsun up 6:25 AM–4:50 PM
How busy is the arrivals hall when you land?
CountedNo passport control.
From the gate straight to your bags and out.
How do you get to the city center?
EstimateA car or taxi is about 30 min quicker.
35minby car or taxi
public transport: about 65 min
Door to door from the airport, around your landing hour.
Before you book
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