When I flew this route it took around 4.75 hours.
From LAX (Los Angeles International Airport) flying directly to LHR (London Heathrow Airport) is a flight of about ten and a half hours.
Yes, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is closer to Santa Barbara Muni Airport (SBA) than to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). LAX is only 88 miles (142 kilometers or 77 nautical miles) from SBA, but JFK is 2,469 miles (3,974 kilometers or 2,146 nautical miles) away.
likely because one airport is busier than another. or you just flew back on a non-busy day. or flight routes are different for each direction........................ Uh, no. It's because of the jet stream.
1 to 2 hours
The flight distance from JFK International Airport to LAX is about 2,475 miles.
The distance between LAX (Los Angeles International Airport) and Long Beach Airport is approximately 23 miles.
A direct flight from LAX --> Maui, Hawaii would take about 5 hours.
About 15-20 minutes depending on traffic.
3hrs
The flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to London Heathrow Airport is 11 hours, 25 minutes.
A flight from the London Gatwick Airport to the Los Angeles Airport would take about 11 and a half hours to complete. There is 5,480 miles between the two locations.
Atlanta is currently listed as the busiest in terms of take offs and landings. Whether or not it is the "main" US airport depends on what criteria you are using. Certainly JFK, LAX, ORD, DCA and IAD are also important airports in the sense of the cities and populations they serve.