LAX
Los Angeles
United States
8,436 km
5,242 miles
ULK
Lensk
Russia
Distance
8,436 km
5,242 mi / 4,555 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
336°
north northwest

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LAX ULK
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Lensk Airport
IATA Code LAX ULK
ICAO Code KLAX UERL
City Los Angeles Lensk
Country United States Russia
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Yakutsk
Elevation 128 ft 801 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 60.720000, 114.830000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Lensk (ULK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Lensk Airport (ULK) in Lensk, Russia is 8,436 kilometers (5,242 miles / 4,555 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 336°.

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 00:25 in Los Angeles, it's 17:25 in Lensk. 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 Lensk (ULK) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 43° (northeast). 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 Lensk Airport (ULK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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