Reading DL 738: its schedule, on-time record, turbulence and airports.Still counting: a new flight takes up to a minute the first time.
DAL · leaves Thu, November 12
ON TIME
3:20 PM
leaves the gate · JFK · Terminal 4 · Gate B39
In 17 h 17 min
Planned · lands 6:04 PM Los Angeles time
New York Los AngelesDL 738
Updated 10:03 PM New York · 7:03 PM Los Angeles · live data
DAL·Boeing 767-400ERLeavesThu, Nov 12tomorrowDL 738 New York to Los Angeles: Scheduled3:20PMJFKNew YorkTerminal 4 · Gate B39Scheduled6:33PMLAXLos AngelesTerminal 3
Held down by an older planeRecent planes 25 years old, two aisles
The Pulse is the average of its parts: (90 + 84 + 63) ÷ 3 = 79Pulse79
On the day, follow itin FlightPassport
The Pulse is the average of its parts: (90 + 84 + 63) ÷ 3 = 79Pulse79
On the day, follow itin FlightPassportNew York Los Angeles
DAL · Thursday, November 12, 2026
Leaves 3:20 PMLands 6:04 PM
Gates and baggage belts come from the airports and can change on the day.
Gate to gate
- Thu, November 12 New York time
- 3:20 PMplannedLeaves the gate, expectedon timeJFK · Terminal 4 · Gate B39
- 3:30 PMplanned 3:35 PMTakes off, expected5 min earlyNew York JFK
- Thu, November 12 Los Angeles time
- 6:04 PMplanned 6:25 PMLands, expected21 min earlyLos Angeles
- 6:12 PMplanned 6:33 PMAt the gate, expected21 min earlyLAX · Terminal 3 · Gate 37A
- AircraftBoeing 767-400ER
- Flight time5 h 50 min, planned
From the airports · gates and belts can change on the day
Before you fly
New YorkThursday afternoon
12:15 PM at the door · JFK, Terminal 4
How busy is security before your flight?
EstimateBe at the door by 12:15 PM. You reach security at 12:30 PM, at its quietest before your flight.
Moderately busyagainst the day’s busiest quarter
You reach it at 12:30 PM. 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.
Does your flight leave on time?
UsuallyReading its past departures.
Reading its past departures.Still counting: a new flight takes up to a minute the first time.
Which plane is your flight on?
UsuallyA Boeing 767-400ER, 2-3-2 in economy.
767-400ERToo few flights yet: all 3 of its recent flights we know of
Planes 24–26 years old, an older cabin · Wi‑Fi, power at every seat, seatback screens, meals
2‑3‑2 in economy: the roomier of the two layouts airlines use on this type.
In the air
Flight time 6 h 13 min
Which way does it fly?
UsuallyOver land all the way.
2,490 mi from take‑off to landing.
Will it be bumpy?
ForecastSmooth, light bumps now and then. No bumpy stretch on the way; small bumps at most.
Smoothwith light bumps now and then
No bumpy stretch on the way; small bumps at most.
- Typical altitude
- Small bumps
6:30 PM sunset, New York time
What will you see from the window?
EstimateSunset on the left, about 2 h 55 min after take-off.
Daylight, then the sunset 2 h 55 min after take‑off and night after it.
Left windowseats A–B
LawrenceUnited States, below the plane
Sunset, the sun on this side
JFK timeLAX time
5:50 PM2:50 PM
6:30 PM3:30 PM
LAX
Right windowseats H–K
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 3:20 PM and a usual taxi to take-off; if it leaves late, these move with it.
After landing
Los AngelesThursday evening
What’s the weather when you land?
ForecastAbout 57 °F, rain possible. A light layer is enough.
57°FRain possible at night
A light layer is enough.
- Still dark 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 25 min quicker.
30minby car or taxi
public transport: about 55 min
Door to door from the airport, around your landing hour.
Before you book
New York to Los AngelesThe same day
Alternative flights
Reading the day’s flights from New York to Los Angeles.
Reading the day’s flights from New York to Los Angeles.Still counting: a new flight takes up to a minute the first time.
FlightPassportour partner app
Live tracking is in FlightPassport
Get the app, then add DL 738Scan for the App Store, then enter this code in the app:XC4 VW9Sample
Download FlightPassport
Code for this flightXC4 VW9Sample
Enter it in the app to add DL 738.
JFK・New York
LAX・Los Angeles