LAX
Los Angeles
United States
8,735 km
5,428 miles
VKT
Vorkuta
Russia
Distance
8,735 km
5,428 mi / 4,716 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
359°
north

Airport Comparison

LAX VKT
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Vorkuta Airport
IATA Code LAX VKT
ICAO Code KLAX UUYW
City Los Angeles Vorkuta
Country United States Russia
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Europe/Moscow
Elevation 128 ft 604 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 67.490000, 63.990000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Vorkuta (VKT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Vorkuta Airport (VKT) in Vorkuta, Russia is 8,735 kilometers (5,428 miles / 4,716 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 359°.

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 01:22 in Los Angeles, it's 12:22 in Vorkuta. 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 Vorkuta (VKT) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 2° (north). 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 Vorkuta Airport (VKT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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