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JetBlue · leaves Thu, November 12
ON TIME
5:45 AM
leaves the gate · JFK · Terminal 5 · Gate 515
In 9 h 1 min
Planned · lands 8:47 AM Los Angeles time
New York Los AngelesB6 123
Updated 8:44 PM New York · 5:44 PM Los Angeles · live data
JetBlue·Airbus A321neoLeavesThu, Nov 12tomorrowB6 123 New York to Los Angeles: Scheduled5:45AMJFKNew YorkTerminal 5 · Gate 515Scheduled8:55AMLAXLos AngelesTerminal 1
Nothing holds it downEvery part is 75 or more
The Pulse is the average of its parts: (94 + 75 + 82 + 80) ÷ 4 = 83Pulse83
On the day, follow itin FlightPassport
The Pulse is the average of its parts: (94 + 75 + 82 + 80) ÷ 4 = 83Pulse83
On the day, follow itin FlightPassportNew York Los Angeles
JetBlue · Thursday, November 12, 2026
Leaves 5:45 AMLands 8:47 AM
Gates and baggage belts come from the airports and can change on the day.
Gate to gate
- Thu, November 12 New York time
- 5:45 AMplannedLeaves the gate, expectedon timeJFK · Terminal 5 · Gate 515
- 5:55 AMplanned 6:00 AMTakes off, expected5 min earlyNew York JFK
- Thu, November 12 Los Angeles time
- 8:47 AMplannedLands, expectedLos Angeles
- 8:55 AMplannedAt the gate, expectedLAX · Terminal 1
- AircraftAirbus A321neo
- Flight time5 h 47 min, planned
From the airports · gates and belts can change on the day
Before you fly
New YorkThursday morning
2:30 AM at the door · JFK, Terminal 5
How busy is security before your flight?
EstimateBe at the door by 2:30 AM. You reach security at 2:45 AM, at its quietest before your flight.
Quietagainst the day’s busiest quarter
You reach it at 2:45 AM. Once through, about 2 h 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.
5:45 AM at the gate, on the schedule
Does your flight leave on time?
UsuallyMost often leaves the gate by 6:00 AM. Usually on time.
On timemost often, leaving the gate by 6:00 AM
One in ten of its last 68 departures left more than 15 minutes late.
Which plane is your flight on?
UsuallyAn Airbus A321neo, 3-3 in economy.
A321neoToo few flights yet: all 2 of its recent flights we know of
Planes about 3 years old · Wi‑Fi, power at the seats, films to your own device, meals to buy
3‑3 in economy.
Reading the rest of its recent trips.Still counting: a new flight takes up to a minute the first time.
In the air
Flight time 6 h 10 min
Which way does it fly?
UsuallyOver land all the way.
2,490 mi from take‑off to landing.
9:30 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
6:50 AM sunrise, New York time
What will you see from the window?
EstimateSunrise on the left, about 50 min after take-off.
Sunrise 50 min after take‑off.
Left windowseats A–C
Sunrise, the sun on this side
LawrenceUnited States, below the plane
JFK timeLAX time
6:50 AM3:50 AM
8:15 AM5:15 AM
LAX
Right windowseats D–F
TopekaUnited States, below the plane
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 5:45 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 35 min quicker.
35minby car or taxi
public transport: about 70 min
Door to door from the airport, around your landing hour.
Before you book
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