How long did it take to fly from NY to LA in the 1950s?

Was it possible to fly commercially non-stop from New York City to Los Angeles in 1950; and, if so, what airline(s) offered the service and how long did the flight take? United Airlines were operating nonstop flights LA to NY (and SF to NY) in 1954. Flight time was 7 hrs 15 min eastbound and 7 hrs 55 min westbound.



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