How long is the BA4688 flight?

The timetable allows 6 h 14 min. New York to Los Angeles is 3,974 km (2,469 mi).

Which terminal does BA4688 use?

It usually leaves from Terminal 8 at New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and arrives at Terminal 4 at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.

What other flight numbers does BA4688 have?

Also listed as BAW4688 (British Airways' ICAO code) and BA 4688.

BA4688 Flight Status British Airways: New York to Los Angeles (BAW4688)

British Airways BA 4688

Scheduled

JFK New York

Scheduled: 09:00
Estimated: 09:00

Terminal: 8 | Gate: 46

Departure: Mon, Nov 9, 2026 · local time EST

New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

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LAX Los Angeles

Scheduled: 12:14
Estimated
Delay

Terminal: 4 | Gate: 43

Arrival: Mon, Nov 9, 2026 · local time PST

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

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Departure was due 10m ago · awaiting update 0%

JFK 09:00 LAX 12:14

3,974 km (2,469 mi) to fly

Estimated position based on departure and arrival times, not live tracking. Times are local at each airport.

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Distance: 3974 km / 2469 miles · Scheduled Duration: 06:14 · Typical Duration: 05:10

BA 4688 Flight Status & Schedule British Airways New York to Los Angeles

Date	From	To	Departure	Arrival	Status	Details
Nov 09	JFK	LAX	09:00	12:14	Scheduled	Track >
Nov 08	JFK	LAX	09:30	11:28	Landed	Track >
Nov 07	JFK	LAX	09:17	11:14	Landed	Track >
Nov 06	JFK	LAX	10:11	12:15	Landed	Track >
Nov 05	JFK	LAX	09:23	11:43	Landed	Track >
Nov 04	JFK	LAX	09:21	11:40	Landed	Track >
Nov 03	JFK	LAX	09:40	11:59	Landed	Track >
Nov 02	JFK	LAX	10:40	12:45	Landed Late	Track >
Nov 01	JFK	LAX	10:34	13:00	Delayed	Track >
Oct 31	JFK	LAX	10:10	12:43	Landed	Track >

British Airways operates BA 4688 from New York to Los Angeles, a 3,974 km (2,469 mi) trip, daily. Its timetable allows 6 h 14 min; in practice it usually takes about 5 h 10 min, so it often makes up time. Today's flight is scheduled to leave at 09:00 and arrive at 12:14 local time.

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About BA 4688

Route: New York John F. Kennedy International Airport JFK to Los Angeles International Airport LAX
Distance: 3,974 km (2,469 mi)
Typical flight time: 5 h 10 min
Flies: Daily
On time: 7 of the last 8
Average delay when late: 31 min
Usually departs from: Terminal 8

BA 4688 FAQ

How long is the BA4688 flight?: The timetable allows 6 h 14 min. New York to Los Angeles is 3,974 km (2,469 mi).
How often is BA4688 late?: 1 of the last 8 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 31 minutes on average.
Which days does BA4688 fly?: Daily: it was scheduled on each of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does BA4688 use?: It usually leaves from Terminal 8 at New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and arrives at Terminal 4 at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does BA4688 have?: Also listed as BAW4688 (British Airways' ICAO code) and BA 4688.

BA4688 and New York JFK to Los Angeles LAX Flights

Flight BA4688 is a code-share British Airways flight of the American Airlines operated AA1.

Other flights departing from New York JFK: AA1, AA179, 9E5039, B68613

Other flights arriving at Los Angeles LAX: AA1, MX2755, AS1755

All flights connecting New York JFK to Los Angeles LAX.