LAX
Los Angeles
United States
8,349 km
5,188 miles
MMK
Murmansk
Russia
Distance
8,349 km
5,188 mi / 4,508 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
10°
north

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LAX MMK
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Murmansk Airport
IATA Code LAX MMK
ICAO Code KLAX ULMM
City Los Angeles Murmansk
Country United States Russia
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Europe/Moscow
Elevation 128 ft 266 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 68.780000, 32.750000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Murmansk (MMK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Murmansk Airport (MMK) in Murmansk, Russia is 8,349 kilometers (5,188 miles / 4,508 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 10°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:23 in Los Angeles, it's 10:23 in Murmansk. With a 11-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 Murmansk (MMK) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 336° (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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Murmansk Airport (MMK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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