LAX
Los Angeles
United States
8,021 km
4,984 miles
VHV
Verkhnevilyuisk
Russia
Distance
8,021 km
4,984 mi / 4,331 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
336°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

LAX VHV
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Verkhnevilyuisk Airport
IATA Code LAX VHV
ICAO Code KLAX UENI
City Los Angeles Verkhnevilyuisk
Country United States Russia
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Yakutsk
Elevation 128 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 63.460000, 120.270000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Verkhnevilyuisk (VHV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Verkhnevilyuisk Airport (VHV) in Verkhnevilyuisk, Russia is 8,021 kilometers (4,984 miles / 4,331 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, 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 02:29 in Los Angeles, it's 19:29 in Verkhnevilyuisk. 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 Verkhnevilyuisk (VHV) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 48° (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 Verkhnevilyuisk Airport (VHV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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