IKS
Tiksi
Russia
7,178 km
4,461 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
7,178 km
4,461 mi / 3,876 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Yakutsk
Heading
58°
east northeast

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IKS LAX
Airport Name Tiksi Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code IKS LAX
ICAO Code UEST KLAX
City Tiksi Los Angeles
Country Russia United States
Timezone Asia/Yakutsk America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 26 ft 128 ft
Coordinates 71.700000, 128.900000 33.940000, -118.410000

Tiksi (IKS) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tiksi Airport (IKS) in Tiksi, Russia to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 7,178 kilometers (4,461 miles / 3,876 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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.

This is an international route connecting Russia with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:19 in Tiksi, it's 01:19 in Los Angeles. With a 17-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Tiksi (IKS) follows a heading of 341° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Tiksi Airport (IKS) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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