How long is a plane ride from CA to NY?

Especially since it is 3 hours difference. How long will it be for me, to have my butt on the seat of the plane? How does the 3 hour difference come in place? It's probably an easy question, but I have a headache.How long is a plane ride from CA to NY?5-6 hours non stopHow long is a plane ride from CA to NY?about a 5 hour ride if it is non stop. the time difference has no effect on the flying time.