# Distance from Shakhtersk (EKS) to Los Angeles (LAX)

> 7,845 km · estimated flight time 10h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 7,845 km / 4,874 mi / 4,236 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 10h
- **Heading**: 60° (east northeast)
- **Return heading**: 317° (northwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Russia) → United States
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → North America
- **Time difference**: -17h (When it's 23:48 in Shakhtersk, it's 06:48 in Los Angeles)
- **Elevation difference**: 78 ft (LAX is higher than EKS)

## Airports

### [Shakhtyorsk Airport (EKS)](https://flightduration.online/airport/eks-shakhtersk-shakhtyorsk-airport/1ef266df-e621-6442-977d-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Shakhtersk, Russia
- ICAO: UHSK
- Timezone: Asia/Vladivostok
- Coordinates: 49.190000, 142.080000
- Elevation: 50 ft

### [Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)](https://flightduration.online/airport/lax-los-angeles-los-angeles-international-airport/1ef266df-26e8-6fe4-87a1-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Los Angeles, United States
- ICAO: KLAX
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Coordinates: 33.940000, -118.410000
- Elevation: 128 ft

## Route notes

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

Time-zone information: When it's 23:48 in Shakhtersk, it's 06:48 in Los Angeles.
With a 17-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Shakhtyorsk Airport (EKS)](https://flightduration.online/airport/eks-shakhtersk-shakhtyorsk-airport/1ef266df-e621-6442-977d-06bb2780ed98)
- [Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)](https://flightduration.online/airport/lax-los-angeles-los-angeles-international-airport/1ef266df-26e8-6fe4-87a1-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)